VA Expands Homelessness Funding To Cover Rent, Utilities & Other Housing Stabilization Costs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can now directly pay rent, utilities, housing deposits, moving expenses, food, transportation, and other costs for eligible veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness under a new temporary funding authority that took effect July 29, 2026. Rental and utility assistance can generally be provided for up to 10 months within a two-year period, with exceptions when additional assistance is necessary to keep a veteran housed. The authority is available through September 30, 2027.

The new authority expands the resources available to VA medical centers to prevent and resolve veteran homelessness and can fill . . .