“…the program is only reaching a fraction of those who could benefit from it. Only about one in four Americans who are eligible for a voucher get one — and the average wait time is two and a half years. So about 10 million additional low-income households are going without the help they qualify for.
“Once someone gets a voucher, it can be very challenging to find a home that meets the program’s requirements, and a landlord willing to accept the applicant within the period of time — as short as 60 days — allotted to find a unit. The vast majority of landlords in Los Angeles (76%), Fort Worth (78%), and Philadelphia (67%) refused to rent to voucher holders, according to a 2018 study…”
Instead of spending billions on weapons to manufacture homeless people in Gaza, Congress could use the money to house millions of homeless and low-income workers in the US.
Second Judicial Court removes injunction against Albuquerque concerning homeless camps
Albuquerque Is Discarding Homeless People’s Belongings, Violating City Policy – ProPublica
Homelessness Statistics — City of Albuquerque