On December 5, a coalition of 13 housing organizations wrote to House and Senate appropriations staff to request full funding for Housing Choice Voucher renewals for FY 26. A copy of the letter, which was signed by PHADA, CLPHA, NAHRO, and 10 other organizations, is available here.
The letter specifically requests that appropriators (all qtd):
- Fully fund Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) renewals,
- Increase HCV Shortfall Set-Aside Funding from $200 million to $400 million,
- Provide sufficient funding to transition remaining Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) households to other voucher programs,
- Allow Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPVs) to be used for EHV households,
- Protect Continuum of Care (CoC) funding, and
- Require HUD to renew all existing CoC grants expiring during calendar year 2026 for one 12-month period.
PHADA will continue to advocate for maximum voucher funding and continued funding for the EHV program. The Association will keep members updated regarding the latest appropriations developments through Breaking News, social media, and the Advocate.