Ending Homelessness Act of 2025

Expansion of Housing Assistance: The bill allocates funds to provide incremental vouchers for families with incomes not exceeding 50 percent of the maximum income limitation for extremely low-income families, or extremely low-income families receiving supplemental security income (Section 2).

Entitlement to Rental Assistance: Starting in fiscal year 2029, the bill establishes an entitlement for qualified families to receive tenant-based rental assistance (Section 3).

Protection Against Discrimination: The bill amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit housing discrimination based on "source of income," which includes rental vouchers, Social Security benefits, and other forms of financial assistance (Section 5).

Emergency Relief for High-Need Areas: $1,000,000,000 is appropriated annually from 2025 through 2029 for emergency relief grants to address unmet needs in jurisdictions with the highest need (Section 6).

Support for Permanent Housing: Grant recipients are required to use at least 75 percent of their funds for permanent supportive housing, including capital costs, rental subsidies, and services (Section 6).

Outreach and Coordination: $100,000,000 is appropriated annually from 2025 through 2029 to provide outreach and coordinate services for people who are or were homeless (Section 6).

Affordability Commitments: The bill requires that rental housing units receive legally binding commitments ensuring that a family's rent contribution does not exceed 30 percent of their adjusted income (Section 7).

Security Deposit Requirements: While agencies may use assistance for security deposits, the Secretary may establish limitations on the amount used for these purposes (Section 3).

Requirement to Return Funds: The Secretary requires the return of any amounts used for a security deposit upon the termination of a family's residence in a dwelling unit (Section 3).

Restrictions on Grant Use: Collaborative applicants receiving emergency funds are limited to using no more than 5 percent of the grant for administrative expenses (Section 6).

Restrictions on Outreach Staff: Funds provided for outreach and coordination services cannot be used for any law enforcement purposes (Section 6).