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Committee hears about new VA, HUD VASH programs that may expand homelessness supports for veterans
Summary
The committee was told the VA has released programs that could pay up to 10 months' rent, back utility bills, and related supports; the commander said he will investigate eligibility and report back to the legislature. He also noted the VA may broaden the homeless definition to boost program access.
Steve, commander of AMVETS Post 50, told the committee that new federal programs may expand assistance for veterans at risk of homelessness and that he would investigate detailed eligibility criteria.
"They are claiming that they will pay up to 10 months rent, back utility bills, supplement educational payments and debts," Steve said, describing the benefits outlined in VA materials and noting these supports are connected with HUD VASH and supportive services for veterans' families. He said he would "aggressively investigate the eligibility criteria" and deliver a fuller report to the legislature before the next meeting.
Committee members noted uncertainty about where VA funds have been allocated and welcomed the potential for broader eligibility. Steve also described a proposed change to the VA's homeless definition that could qualify veterans staying temporarily with friends or family for assistance if they are at risk of homelessness within 30 days.
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