As of October 7, Congress and the White House were not able to reach agreement on appropriations for fiscal year 2026 before the end of the federal fiscal year in September, leading to a lapse in federal appropriations, also known as a “government
shutdown.”

As the shutdown continues into its second week, help us understand the impacts on affordable senior housing communities across the country by answering the questions below.

You can also access our overview and resource about the shutdown for HUD-assisted Multifamily Housing providers. For assistance during the shutdown, please reach out to Juliana Bilowich, LeadingAge’s Senior Director of Housing Operations and Policy.

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* 1. Have you experienced government shutdown-related delays on your regular HAP (rental assistance payment) for October?

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* 2. In the unlikely event that HUD is delayed in paying regular Housing Assistance Payments (HAPs), do you have enough funds in your Reserve for Replacement (R4R) or Residual Receipts accounts to cover a temporary shortfall (with HUD approval for a temporary loan)?

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* 3. Do any of your HUD rental assistance contracts expire/renew in October or November?

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* 4. Have you been able to voucher for Service Coordinator grant funding for CY 2025 in eLOCCS?

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* 5. If needed, do you know who to contact during the government shutdown for urgent and essential HUD requests?

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* 6. Are you hearing concerns from residents about the government shutdown (select all that apply)?

Please let us know if there are resources or support we can provide for you or your residents during the shutdown by reaching out to jbilowich@leadingage.org.

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