Aisha Balogun – The Wagner Planner

Emergency Housing Vouchers: Can HUD Teach an Old Program New Tricks?

In May 2021, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced their plan to release 70,000 long-term housing vouchers for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the United States. The new initiative, known as the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program, requires local housing agencies and service providers to establish new partnerships and processes.… Read more Emergency Housing Vouchers: Can HUD Teach an Old Program New Tricks?

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Aisha Balogun

The Promise and Pitfalls of Emergency Housing Vouchers

Seven months have passed since housing authorities across the country received nearly 70,000 vouchers to permanently house people experiencing homelessness. Today, less than 15% are currently in use. While a lack of public funding is often highlighted as a reason for America’s persisting homelessness crisis, the current utilization rate of these unprecedented vouchers reveals that… Read more The Promise and Pitfalls of Emergency Housing Vouchers

Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 by Aisha Balogun