Housing Commission layoffs and federal funding cuts
San Diego
Summary
A resident testified that emergency housing voucher holders, including herself, received letters saying their subsidies end November 30, potentially leaving over 1,600 people unhoused.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Loss of federal EHV rent subsidies for voucher holders as of November 30.
Families currently in voucher and homelessness programs if cost-cutting preserves services.
Over 1,600 EHV voucher holders, many with children, facing loss of housing subsidies.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S505 - Jun 23, 2026
A resident testified that emergency housing voucher holders, including herself, received letters saying their subsidies end November 30, potentially leaving over 1,600 people unhoused.
Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S507 - Mar 17, 2026
The Housing Commission laid off 33 workers to close a projected $23.5 million deficit, and SEIU members pushed back on proposed cuts to frontline pay. Roughly 2,100 households — about 6,000 people — could lose housing assistance if federal funding doesn't materialize.
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