HUD Extends Funding for Housing Choice Vouchers Through December Amid Government Shutdown

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it will continue monthly payments for public housing operations and Housing Choice Vouchers through December, preventing a funding lapse that threatened housing for over 4 million families during the government shutdown.

The extension ensures landlords participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program will continue receiving payments without disruption through the end of the year. NAR has warned that the shutdown is creating uncertainty for property owners, which could discourage future participation in the program and reduce rental options for low-income households.