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The local housing crisis is reaching a critical point, with the availability of affordable housing dwindling at an alarming rate. The government shutdown and recent federal HUD updates only protect about 30% of current funding. This has led to local shelters and programs operating at near capacity, and an increasing number of households struggling to find stable housing. The situation is expected to worsen, with the potential for a rise in visible homelessness, including the emergence of tent cities in public spaces…