Trump Proposes 43% Cut to Section 8 Housing, Shifts Aid to States, Impacting 3.8 Million in 2026 Budget with Broad Non-Defense Cuts

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Updated May 7, 2025, 08:01 PM

President Donald Trump's proposed 2026 budget includes a $26.7 billion cut, approximately 43%, to federal housing programs such as Section 8, which currently assist millions of low-income households. The plan would replace these programs with a State Rental Assistance Block Grant, shifting responsibility to state governments. Experts warn that these reductions could affect up to 3.8 million people and exacerbate the ongoing housing supply and affordability crisis, with some cities like San Francisco anticipating potential evictions for thousands of residents. In addition to housing, the budget proposes nearly a 25% reduction in non-defense discretionary spending, impacting education, public health services, medical research, and public safety programs. The administration's cuts have raised concerns among scientists, particularly regarding the Great Lakes' ability to manage toxic algal blooms and the National Weather Service's capacity to provide accurate hurricane forecasts amid a predicted busy storm season. Lawmakers and advocacy groups have criticized the budget for undermining essential services and shifting priorities toward increased defense spending and tax cuts. Despite the administration's proposal, experts and organizations like the National Association of Homebuilders note that the budget is not legally binding and that Congressional appropriators hold the final authority on funding decisions.

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Trump’s proposed 2026 budget would cut $26.7 billion—about 43%—from federal housing programs like Section 8. The plan would replace them with a State Rental Assistance Block Grant, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn the cuts could impact 3.8 million people, deepen https://t.co/KAJ6BVnocT

The Oklahoman

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An early target of Donald Trump's cuts in the federal government is weather science, including life-saving programs created right here in Oklahoma. https://t.co/bMXRvsfYsQ

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Experts are warning that President Trump’s proposal to slash roughly 43 percent of funding for federal housing programs could have devastating effects for millions of Americans, as the country already faces a housing supply and affordability crisis. https://t.co/01fxT512TQ