The Trump administration's proposal to cap rental assistance at two years for able-bodied adults threatens to displace tens of thousands, including vulnerable groups like seniors and people with disabilities. This change could strip assistance from approximately 306,800 individuals in California. Although current House and Senate budget bills do not include this measure, the potential for it to influence final negotiations exists. Additionally, Fresno County could see about 15,000 people risk eviction if federal cuts occur. The city's housing status has already weakened due to state-level setbacks.
Monica Davalos, a housing policy analyst with the California Budget & Policy Center, warns that if Congress doesn't act, tens of thousands, including seniors and people with disabilities, could lose their homes. The Trump administration's proposal could cap rental assistance for able-bodied adults at two years, affecting an estimated 306,800 individuals in California. This is seen as a harmful move that fails to address the realities of the housing market. Both House and Senate budget bills do not include this proposal, but it reflects possible future negotiations as Congress nears a budget deadline.
Tyrone Williams, CEO of the Fresno Housing Authority, states that the proposed cuts to funding would fundamentally restructure housing rental assistance throughout the state. He warns that once the decision is made to cut this funding, it cannot be reinstated. Adding to the pressure, Fresno has also suffered setbacks on the state level, losing its pro-housing designation due to unmet housing obligations.
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