Incentivizing Local Solutions to Homelessness Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to allow local homeless service providers to request waivers from spending limits on federal grants for fiscal years 2027 through 2030. To receive a waiver, providers must demonstrate local needs, outline a detailed funding plan, and solicit public input. The Department of Housing and Urban Development will review and publish waiver requests and approvals, and waivers can be revoked with proper notification and justification.
Key provisions
- Allows recipients to request waivers from spending limits on McKinney-Vento grants (2027-2030).
- Requires a demonstration of local needs to justify a waiver.
- Mandates a detailed plan for how funds will be used.
- Requires public input before submitting a waiver request.
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development will publicly review all waiver requests.
- Waivers can be revoked by the recipient with proper notification and justification.
- Subrecipients and Continuums of Care must be notified of waiver availability.
- Protects against waivers for relocating individuals without providing housing options.
Who is affected
- Local homeless service providers
- Continuums of Care
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- Federal agencies (Department of Housing and Urban Development)
- Subrecipients of HUD grants
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