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Housing Choice Voucher Program Pressures

Tompkins Community Action has lost about 95 vouchers in two years, its waiting list (1,000+ households) is closed, and the state suspended new issuances until possibly early 2027. Losing vouchers means more people falling into homelessness — and costlier emergency shelter.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 15, 2026

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Federal Cuts Threaten Permanent Supportive Housing

HUD's attempt to slash Continuum of Care funding by 70% and shift away from permanent supportive housing has been blocked by federal courts, but the reprieve may be temporary. Local programs like Chartwell House and Magnolia House are safe for now, with cuts not hitting until 2028 if they come.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 17, 2026