The federal Continuum of Care program, a vital source of housing assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness, remains at risk of losing funding, including in Nevada.
In Nevada, the Continuum of Care program operates in three regions serving the northern, rural, and southern parts of the state. Washoe County Housing and Homeless Services administers the program in the north, using federal funds primarily for permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing initiatives, including rental assistance.
On Nov. 13, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced plans to implement significant funding cuts to the program. In Washoe County, the Continuum of Care program receives approximately $3 million annually in federal grants. Local officials estimate that about 80 households in the county would be directly affected by the proposed reductions.
Statewide, the National Alliance to End Homelessness estimates that as many as 925 people in Nevada could lose housing support. The organization has led legal efforts challenging HUD’s actions, arguing that the reductions would cause widespread disruption to housing stability for vulnerable populations.
Following weeks of legal proceedings, a U.S. District Court judge ordered HUD to restore applications for grant renewals, allowing programs to continue seeking funding while the case moves forward. The ruling offers short-term stability, though long-term funding remains uncertain.
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