Updating Chronic Homeless Definition: Protecting Access to Long-Term Housing Aid.
This law changes how individuals qualify as "chronically homeless," a status essential for accessing federal housing and support programs. The new rules ensure that people who briefly enter transitional housing (less than 90 days) do not immediately lose their chronic status. This change aims to maintain continuous access to critical, long-term assistance for the most vulnerable populations.
Key points
The definition of chronic homelessness is broadened to include individuals homeless for a cumulative period of one year or more within the last three years.
Individuals residing in transitional housing for less than 90 days will retain their chronic homeless status, safeguarding their eligibility for long-term support.
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