Montgomery County advocate sounds alarm on loss of federal housing dollars

NORRISTOWN — The loss of more than $3.14 million in federal housing dollars could mean up to 255 less beds for people experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s notice of funding opportunity informed local agencies across the nation of funding distribution changes last month.

The Washington, D.C.-based organization blasted the federal government’s move, which they say will “largely defund permanent housing programs for people experiencing homelessness in communities across the nation by imposing a cap of 30 percent on permanent housing.”…

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