Advocacy
Protect Housing Stability in Fresno County
On May 2, 2025, the President released the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget, which includes significant cuts to housing assistance programs such as public housing, housing vouchers (Section 8), and supportive services that enable families to move toward self-sufficiency.
These cuts would have devastating consequences for Fresno County—one of the hardest-hit housing markets in the state post-pandemic.
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Learn more about federal housing programs and funding changes
➤ Proposed Budget Details from NAHRO
➤ National Low Income Housing Coalition: Analysis of Proposed Budget
Fresno Housing is working to:
- Educate residents and stakeholders on the potential impacts of federal housing policy.
- Collaborate with regional and national housing partners to share information, data, and community stories.
- Provide data-driven insight to local governments, service providers, and media outlets.
- Support civic engagement to help community members voice their concerns and share their lived experiences.
As a public housing authority funded by HUD, Fresno Housing does not engage in lobbying. This page is intended solely for educational and informational purposes.
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Press Event: Federal Budget Proposal Threatens Housing for Thousands in Fresno County
On May 16, 2025, Fresno Housing hosted a press conference at Parc Grove Commons to sound the alarm on the devastating local impact of the proposed federal budget. If enacted, the cuts would eliminate critical housing assistance for more than 11,000 households in Fresno County—displacing over 5,500 families and affecting more than 15,000 adults and children.
Tyrone Roderick Williams, CEO of Fresno Housing, stood alongside impacted families and landlords to call attention to the real and immediate risk: “This proposal isn’t just numbers on a page—it’s families losing their homes, children uprooted from schools, and neighborhoods thrown into crisis.”
The proposal would also remove $72 million in annual rental income from the local economy and harm over 1,300 local landlords who participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program.
Fresno Housing remains committed to fighting housing insecurity and advocating for federal investments that protect vulnerable communities.
The Local Impact at a Glance
- 15,000 people across Fresno County—including seniors, children, people with disabilities, and working families—could face immediate displacement due to proposed reductions in housing assistance.
- 5,500 households are at risk of losing their homes if 50% of housing vouchers are cut.
- $12 million per month in rental payments currently go to local landlords—this represents over $144 million per year supporting Fresno’s housing economy.
- A 50% cut would eliminate $72 million annually, affecting rental income, property upkeep, and economic stability for landlords and neighborhoods.
- Cuts to HOME and CDBG funding would halt construction and preservation of affordable housing in both rural and urban Fresno County.
- Programs like ROSS and FSS, which help residents move toward higher education, employment, and economic independence, would be eliminated.
- A proposed two-year limit on assistance disregards economic realities—most low-wage workers need 5 to 10 years to build the skills and earnings needed for self-sufficiency.
