State program would seed $50 million for local homelessness solutions, with reporting and matching rules

Feb 10, 2026

A proposed $50 million line item would fund a flexible State Housing Trust Fund grant program to support local homelessness solutions, require local matching funds, use reimbursable grants, and mandate reporting through HMIS for recipients of state funds.

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Commissioner Nunn outlined a proposed amended-budget line to provide $50 million through the State Housing Trust Fund for competitive, locally driven homelessness grants. He said the program would emphasize flexibility so that rural counties and large urban centers can deploy solutions tailored to their needs, while requiring significant local matching funds and reporting to improve statewide visibility of homelessness.

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