Yes in God's Backyard Act

Summary

The Yes in God's Backyard Act directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to set up a technical‑assistance program and a competitive challenge‑grant program for faith‑based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments. Eligible applicants must show policies that remove barriers to affordable housing and will receive guidance and funding to develop or preserve rental units for low‑income households, homeless individuals, veterans, people with disabilities, and other special‑need groups. The bill authorizes $25 million for FY2026 and $10 million each year through FY2031 to fund these efforts.

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