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County leaders warn of HUD NOFO changes that could cut homelessness funding
Summary
Legislators and staff said proposed HUD notice changes could cap permanent housing funding and risk local supportive housing, urging advocacy to preserve current funding formulas; committee members flagged a potential $1 million local loss.
Members of the Tompkins County Legislature raised alarm about proposed changes to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development notice of funding availability (NOFO) that could limit permanent housing allocations and harm supportive-housing programs. During privilege of the floor and committee reports, legislators cited conversations with the Human Service Coalition and urged coordinated advocacy.
Legislator Greg Mezey described federal proposals to cap permanent housing at 30% of program funding, down from the current allocation (he cited a drop from 87% and an estimated national exposure of 170,000 people losing housing). He warned the change could put local units and youth programs at risk and urged contacting Congress and the White House to preserve the two-year continuum-of-care funding cycle. Mezey encouraged colleagues and the public to join an upcoming Continuum of Care meeting for more details.
Finance and human services committee members noted possible budgetary effects for Tompkins County: Mezey raised the prospect of nearly $1,000,000 in local funding loss and urged the county to consider contingencies, including exploring local support strategies if federal restrictions take effect. County Attorney Maury Josephson and county staff told the body they are watching the rulemaking and stand ready to help thread legal and funding constraints while minimizing litigation risk.
