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Roanoke housing authority warns proposed federal cuts would strain local programs; outlines 86‑unit Old Spanish Trail project and Cherry Hill opportunity
Summary
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority warned President's proposed budget could cut public housing and tenant‑based rental assistance by 43% and described local responses including contingency planning, a new 86‑unit Old Spanish Trail project (approx. $27M) seeking low‑income housing tax credits and requests for CDBG/HOME funds, and possible disposition of Cherry Hill lots for private development.
The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority told City Council that a proposed federal budget would sharply reduce funding for public housing and tenant‑based rental assistance, jeopardizing local programs and prompting regional advocacy and contingency planning.
Executive Director David Bustamante said the authority manages eight public housing developments (281 units) and has 2,067 housing choice vouchers allocated, of which 1,867 are in use. He cautioned Council that the president's proposed budget "cuts our public housing and tenant based rental assistance ... by 43%" and would eliminate programs such as CDBG and family self‑sufficiency that support…
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