The bill would create a competitive grant program run by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Eligible state and local governments, tribal governments and housing entities, public housing agencies, and certain nonprofit organizations could apply for grants to build, buy, or improve homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing. Grants could also support related physical needs, such as energy upgrades, mobile health clinics, day centers, safe parking, and shelter accessibility improvements. At least half of the grant funds would support shelters and half would support permanent supportive housing. At least 5% would go to tribal entities and at least 40% to entities in rural areas. Projects would have to use materials that meet domestic purchasing rules and pay workers prevailing wages.
If enacted and funded, the program could help eligible organizations pay for shelter and permanent supportive housing construction or improvements. Individuals could not apply directly. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development could give priority to projects serving groups named in the bill, including families, youth, and people fleeing domestic violence.
The bill authorizes $500 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. It allows up to 10% of each grant to pay project planning and administrative costs. The text does not state that these funds have been appropriated.
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