Updated 9/18/2026
The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program was created through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide rental assistance to households experiencing or at risk of homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other vulnerable populations. The program was designed as a temporary federal response to the housing instability created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
HUD has informed Public Housing Agencies nationwide that EHV funding is expected to be exhausted by the end of calendar year 2026 due to significant increases in rental costs and higher-than-anticipated subsidy expenses. As a result, housing authorities across the country are preparing for the orderly wind-down of the EHV program and evaluating available strategies to preserve housing stability for participating households.
Homes for Good is working to transition as many eligible households as possible to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program before EHV funding ends. Because funding and voucher availability can vary, Homes for Good may not be able to convert every household in time, and is exploring every option to minimize this impact.
What Homes for Good Has Done
Earlier this year, Homes for Good received Board approval and HUD authorization to place eligible EHV households on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list with priority. By the end of July, all eligible households had been placed on the list and notified by letter. Homes for Good has continued preparing for the transition process since then.
What's Next
Homes for Good expects to begin converting eligible households from EHV to HCV in the coming months, with conversions continuing through the end of the year. This process is handled entirely by Homes for Good — households do not need to take any action. Each household will be notified once their voucher has converted. Households should continue completing all required eligibility reviews and recertifications.
For Landlords
No action is required from property owners at this time. EHV rental assistance will continue without interruption, and the eventual conversion to HCV will not affect payment amounts, timing, or process for landlords.
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