MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Federal housing policies could see significant changes as the Trump Administration proposed adjustments to public housing assistance programs.
President Trump proposes changes to include a two-year limit on government assistance programs.
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, this decision would impact low-income families and those with disabilities most.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Scott Turner, has made his stance clear, announcing major staffing, grant, and program cuts in the past.
Despite the uncertainty, the Memphis Housing Authority says it will continue to assist those in need as it opens new public housing waitlists from Wednesday through Thursday.
“It is all online. If they need assistance with that, they can either go to the libraries or they can also they’ll see a list of the sites that we’re going to be opening on the website,” said Tomecia Brown, Director of Compliance and Training, MHA.
If you are an applicant, MHA encourages you to regularly check the portal and your email for updates.
Housing advocates are concerned about the potential for increased homelessness and reduced access for vulnerable populations.