Ending Homelessness Act of 2023

The Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 would expand housing assistance for low-income families by creating a new entitlement program for housing choice vouchers starting in 2028, with 500,000 new vouchers in 2024 and 1,000,000 annually through 2027. It would provide $1 billion annually for emergency relief grants to address unmet needs of homeless populations, prioritizing jurisdictions with the highest need and local policies that decriminalize homelessness. The bill prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income, including rental vouchers and Social Security benefits, and repeals current ineligibility criteria for housing programs. It also permanently authorizes funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act grants and expands eligibility for private nonprofit and faith-based organizations to receive housing assistance. The bill directly affects extremely low-income families, homeless individuals, and housing providers by increasing access to affordable housing and reducing barriers to housing stability.