Jacksonville Housing Work Rule Debate | Jacksonville News

Jacksonville’s housing authority is considering a bold new policy requiring public housing residents to work thirty hours a week, in anticipation of a potential federal HUD rule that could cap aid at two years and allow work requirements. While the federal plan faces legal hurdles due to past congressional rejections, local officials say they’re forced to prepare — with residents given just thirteen weeks to find employment after job loss, risking housing benefits if they fail. Exemptions exist for disabled, elderly, and caregivers, but some disabled workers may still face community service unless medically excused. Critics like Wendallyn Pinckney argue the timeline is unrealistic, especially with shrinking support programs like JHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program facing funding cuts and long waits. JHA head Cheron Corbett confirms the policy isn’t active yet, but warns they’re under pressure from HUD to prepare — and that their hands are tied by federal funding. The federal rule leaves room for local discretion, but the real question remains: will the support systems be strong enough to help residents meet these new demands? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f067b130f014aa4