A potential change to federal funding requirements by the Trump Administration could put nearly 1,000 formerly homeless individuals in Nevada at risk of losing their permanent housing. That’s according to analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Last month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced new restrictions to Continuum of Care Program funding, which is the largest pocket of federal funding that states rely on to address homelessness. The rule said no more than 30% of federal grants received through the program can go toward funding permanent housing. Nevada uses an estimated $13 million in funding annually to house an estimated 925 people.
Earlier this week, the Trump Administration reversed its decision, rescinding the rule. Despite that, some officials and advocates around the state are worried about how the potential change could set back local efforts to curb homelessness.
KUNR news intern Alejo Cruz and senior correspondent Bert Johnson share details from their reporting on the story.
Guests: Bert Johnson, KUNR senior correspondent; Alejo Cruz, KUNR news intern
