Trump Budget Cuts Threaten Rental Assistance | JQJO

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposes a 43% cut to federal rental assistance programs, impacting millions nationwide, including 560,000 Californians. The plan aims to shift responsibility to states, limit assistance for able-bodied adults to two years, and consolidate funding into block grants. Critics argue this will worsen the housing crisis and increase homelessness, while supporters believe it will incentivize state reforms and streamline programs. The proposal faces opposition from housing advocates and faces an uncertain future in Congress.