HUD Funds More Mainstream Vouchers for People With Disabilities

July 28, 2022
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On the 32nd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded 218 public housing agencies (PHAs) in 46 states with more than $36 million for mainstream vouchers and administrative fees.

Mainstream vouchers are one of the most important federal programs that provide housing assistance for people with disabilities , including those transitioning to the community from institutional settings.

The new funding includes:

  1. $23 million for 2,391 new mainstream vouchers
  2. $13 million in administrative fees to help PHAs support tenants’ housing search and navigation , fund landlord engagement activities, and cover other move-in costs

Since 2018, HUD has awarded more than $500 million to support 50,000 new mainstream vouchers.

Read the full announcement.

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