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COHHIO advocates for federal funding and legislation to expand affordable housing and reduce homelessness.
The CoC program is America's largest source of funding for local homeless programs. HUD released drastic policy changes in late 2026 that undermine progress the U.S. has made moving 100,000s of Americans out of chronic homelessness into housing with services to keep them housed.
The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), is designed to increase the supply of affordable housing. In July, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs voted unanimously to advance the legislation, which addresses manufactured housing, homeownership, and oversight and coordination of housing programs and agencies. For more details, download NLIHC’s bill analysis.
The federal budget reconciliation package reduces taxes primarily for wealthier Americans by making massive cuts to Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), and other assistance programs for lower-income individuals. However, the bill also contains a number of provisions that could increase housing development in Ohio:
Congress is currently working on the FY 2027 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. The measure funds homelessness and housing programs for HUD and other federal agencies. While the U.S. House's version rejects the Trump Administration's draconian proposal, it would still cut federal rental assistance, homeless assistance grants, public housing, and other critical services that help Ohioans get and stay housed.
COHHIO’s comprehensive advocacy resource, with nuts and bolts information on how Ohioans can help advocate for the resources and policies necessary to end homelessness and expand access to affordable housing in Ohio.
