DASH Act

The DASH Act establishes a new federal rental voucher program specifically for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, providing 250,000 vouchers in 2026 and expanding to 400,000 annually thereafter. This initiative requires public housing agencies to partner with local service providers to offer supportive services such as healthcare, job training, and case management while prohibiting conditions related to sobriety or criminal history for most applicants. The bill also expands rural housing assistance by increasing funding for loans and grants aimed at preserving affordable rental housing for farm laborers and low-income residents in non-metropolitan areas. Additionally, the legislation introduces new tax credits to encourage the construction of affordable housing, including a renters credit for low-income households, a middle-income housing credit, and a neighborhood homes credit for distressed communities.