Trump Budget Plan Slashes $33B from HUD, Targeting Section 8 and Affordable Housing Programs 

Trump’s 2026 Budget Aims to Gut HUD Funding, End Section 8

In his proposed 2026 budget, former President Donald Trump seeks to slash $32.9 billion from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including a $26.7 billion reduction in federal rental assistance—roughly 40% of its current funding. The plan would effectively dismantle Section 8 and similar housing voucher programs, according to NPR.

Rather than offering aid directly from the federal level, Trump’s proposal calls for shifting rental assistance to state-managed grants. It also aims to remove many federal housing regulations, promote private-sector involvement in affordable housing, and support development on public lands. Read More...