Homelessness Services and Federal Funding Cuts
Montgomery County
Summary
A looming 40% federal cut to permanent housing funding could destabilize about 350 housed people, and the council added $438,909 to keep outreach contracts whole. Councilmembers declined to strip $1.4 million from a housing contingency, citing federal uncertainty.
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Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal cuts could hit a $10 million-plus HUD portfolio serving roughly 800 people; the outreach gap alone is $438,909.
Unhoused residents and families, plus landlords partnering in rapid rehousing programs.
About 350 people in permanent supportive housing could lose placements if federal cuts take effect.
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Council Session - May 7, 2026
A looming 40% federal cut to permanent housing funding could destabilize about 350 housed people, and the council added $438,909 to keep outreach contracts whole. Councilmembers declined to strip $1.4 million from a housing contingency, citing federal uncertainty.
HHS Committee Worksession - Apr 23, 2026
When the county's shelters are full, families end up in motels, which is expensive. This $3 million supplemental keeps that safety net funded through FY26.
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