Rural Health
News by Topic: Housing and homelessness
Sep 1, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
is seeking nominations of candidates to be considered for
appointment as members of the Tribal Intergovernmental
Advisory Committee (TIAC). TIAC facilitates
intergovernmental communication between HUD and leaders of
federally recognized tribes on all HUD programs and
provides advice on the development of HUD's American Indian
and Alaska Native (AIAN) housing priorities. Nominations
are due by November 2, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 17, 2026 - Highlights a rural-focused family medicine residency program in Massachusetts that aims to reduce the physician workforce shortage. Also notes contributors to the shortage including the cost of healthcare and affordable housing. Discusses the patient-physician relationship.
Source: Greenfield Recorder
VA: Implementation of Section 403 of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Federal Register
Jul 29, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcing its implementation plan for section 403 of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which authorizes VA to provide food, shelter, transportation, and other items to homeless Veterans when necessary. This notice describes covered Veterans that may receive assistance, the types of assistance that VA may provide, and how VA will determine whether assistance is necessary. This notice is effective July 29, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 22, 2026 - Highlights the Rebuild the Bayou Housing Recovering Initiative, a program offering storm-fortifying housing development in south Louisiana communities impacted by hurricanes. Discusses the work of a local community foundation to support community resilience and response to weather emergencies.
Source: Rural LISC
Jul 13, 2026 - Announcement from the Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) of forthcoming funding and grant application information for the Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program—(IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment) program. Funding will support tribal workforce development strategies in construction and infrastructure trades as well as emerging technology sectors. Projects may include housing, roads, utilities, and community infrastructure projects such as structural steel, rebar, bridges, buildings, and infrastructure projects. A notice of funding opportunity will be released on the BIA-OIS website.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 12, 2026 - Describes the economic, civic, and community services costs for communities with unaffordable housing with focus on how this has impacted particular communities in California, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Source: National Association of Counties County News