Texas Loses $59 Million for Affordable Housing Due to Sequester

Local housing agencies are preparing for federal budget reductions by freezing waiting lists that contain thousands of applicants for rental assistance.
Local housing agencies are preparing for federal budget reductions by freezing waiting lists that contain thousands of applicants for rental assistance.
Three nonprofit organizations in Texas received Section 811 Supportive Housing grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in November 2011 to help produce accessible housing, offer rental assistance and facilitate supportive services for persons with disabilities.
Over the past decade, Texas has received 1,564 Category 2 housing choice vouchers for non-elderly persons with disabilities (NED) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD). These vouchers are targeted to help people in institutions who need rental assistance move back to the community.