The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House Financial Services Committee would rescind all unobligated GRRP funds, presumably those that would otherwise be used by HUD for energy benchmarking and the hiring of needed staff to help administer the largest of the GRRP awards.

While additional steps may be necessary to restart the program, LeadingAge members are reporting contact from HUD on next steps for resuming GRRP award processing. Meanwhile, LeadingAge has learned that new VAWA materials are under review by the Trump administration.

After a January executive order, HUD stopped processing and advancing most awards to multifamily affordable housing providers. The April 15^th preliminary injunction seeks to immediately lift that freeze on congressionally approved funds.

Additional large cuts are likely to be announced after HUD Secretary Scott Turner testifies before Congress to discuss and defend his forthcoming request for funding for FY 2026, expected in May.

HUD stated at LeadingAge’s Leadership Summit that they hoped to publish Service Coordinator grant renewal guidance by the end of April, with payment expected in July or August. However, HOTMA implementation – currently set for July 1^st – will need to be delayed.

By one estimate, there are 13 sanctuary states and 220 sanctuary cities in the U.S. Whether these jurisdictions will lose their congressionally authorized and appropriated HUD grants is unclear.

In all, HUD says the new site features a 90 percent reduction in content from the previous website. Members who cannot find information they regularly or periodically need for the administration of their housing are encouraged to report their experience to LeadingAge.

The new limits, effective April 1, 2025, determine eligibility for assisted housing programs, including project-based Section 8 and Section 202, as well as for public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers.