Federal shutdown, policy changes put local rental assistance at risk, county forum panelists say

Nov 3, 2025

Panelists at a Washington County Department of Housing Services forum said an ongoing federal government shutdown and changes to federal rules are creating immediate risks for rental assistance, emergency vouchers and shelter funding that thousands of county residents rely on.

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Panelists at a Washington County Department of Housing Services forum said an ongoing federal government shutdown and changes to federal rules are creating immediate risks for rental assistance, emergency vouchers and shelter funding that thousands of county residents rely on.

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