States Sue Over Housing First Cuts | Spokane News

Washington state is suing the federal government to stop new rules that threaten to cut off housing for thousands of homeless people, including nearly 3,000 in King County — risking over $37 million in funding. The lawsuit challenges a federal shift away from proven “Housing First” programs, which prioritize stable, long-term housing without strict sobriety or income requirements — programs that have historically received 90% of federal homelessness dollars. While the federal agency argues for more diverse approaches and competition, states say the rules are unlawful and will worsen the crisis, especially as homelessness in King County has recently surged. This isn’t the first time the Trump administration has tried to redirect funds — a similar effort was blocked in court last fall — but this time, the state claims the process itself was flawed. The outcome could decide whether thousands of formerly homeless individuals stay housed across the country. 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/a6da0a399cde1f67