The bill would expand service coordinator programs in federally assisted housing. It would create competitive grants for coordinators in some housing for older adults and people with disabilities, and in rural housing. Coordinators would help residents find supportive services, and residents could not be required to accept those services. The bill would also require annual training funds and reporting, make service coordinator work eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and authorize funding for several programs.
Residents of eligible housing could have access to coordinators who assess needs, connect residents with services, and provide information about programs that support well-being. Owners or operators could apply for certain grants to hire or retain coordinators. Residents would not have to accept the services. Service coordinators would need to meet training requirements and report annually on completed training.
The bill would authorize $225 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for covered service coordinator programs and existing congregate service grants. It would also authorize $45 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for services for public and Indian housing residents; $37 million for fiscal year 2026 for 150 grants through the Health Resources and Services Administration; and $10 million for fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter for rural housing coordinator grants. These are authorizations of appropriations, not statements that the funds have been provided. Housing project owners would also have to reserve at least $2,500 each year from covered program amounts for coordinator training.
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