Advocates Criticize Funding for HUD, Rural Housing Programs

摘要

The fiscal 2009 budget request for HUD and rural housing programs generally received negative comments from housing groups and some lawmakers, who said the funding falls far short of what communities and low-income families need. Despite some harsh criticism of proposed cuts for community development block grants (CDBG) and public housing and concern over Section 8 tenant-based vouchers, there was praise for the increased amounts for Section 8 project-based assistance and the HOME program.