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Housing Support: New Rules for Homeless Assistance Programs

This act aims to ease access to funds for organizations assisting homeless individuals. It allows requiring additional services like therapy or job training, and preconditions such as sobriety. It also ensures that faith-based organizations can apply for these funds.
Key points
Homeless assistance programs can now require participants to use supportive services like counseling, job training, or addiction treatment.
Organizations can set preconditions, such as sobriety, for individuals seeking housing or assistance.
Faith-based organizations are explicitly allowed to receive funds for homeless programs.
At least 30% of funds must be used for programs offering comprehensive wraparound services.
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Additional Information
Housing PLUS Act of 2023
Print number: HR 3405
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Process start date: 2023-05-17