US EditionWashtenaw County Housing Officials Brace for Federal Voucher Cuts, Worry About Homelessness
ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, JUL 4 – Funding for Illinois homelessness programs decreased by over $14 million despite a 116% rise in homelessness in 2024, with advocates warning cuts will worsen the crisis.
- Illinois implemented its $55.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 starting July 1, which includes a reduction of more than $14 million in funding for housing programs.
- This reduction occurred amid rising homelessness, which increased 116% statewide last year, driven partly by migrants and growing housing demand.
- The budget cut includes a 26.6 million dollar decrease to Gov. Pritzker's Home Illinois initiative, despite the program serving over 18,000 people in early FY25.
- Doug Kenshol of the Illinois Shelter Alliance stated that instead of prioritizing support for those in urgent need and facing life-threatening challenges, resources are allocated elsewhere.
- Advocates warn the funding cuts, alongside unmet housing shortages of 142,000 units, risk worsening homelessness unless lawmakers increase resources promptly.
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* Capitol News Illinois… The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising, but the state’s spending on homeless prevention and other housing programs is headed in the other direction. Facing a tight budget year with constrained spending and limited natural revenue growth, the $55.1 billion fiscal year 2026 budget that took effect July 1 reduces total [...]
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