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California Sues HUD Over Cuts to Homeless Funding

12/5/2025

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The State of California is suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President Donald Trump’s administration over changes to federal homelessness funding.
The rules cap permanent-housing funding at 30%, down from over 80% in some areas.
Santa Clara County and San Francisco are plaintiffs, and Santa Cruz County faces a crisis as a $1.2 million grant expires in February, with uncertainty about new funds.

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Story summary

The State of California is suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President Donald Trump’s administration over changes to federal homelessness funding.
The rules cap permanent-housing funding at 30%, down from over 80% in some areas.
Santa Clara County and San Francisco are plaintiffs, and Santa Cruz County faces a crisis as a $1.2 million grant expires in February, with uncertainty about new funds.