https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/housing-and-homelessness Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Housing and homelessness - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/01/2026-17881/tribal-intergovernmental-advisory-committee-request-for-member-nominations 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. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38937 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://recorder.com/2026/08/17/doctors-discuss-rural-healthcare/ 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. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38893 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/29/2026-15301/implementation-of-section-403-of-the-senator-elizabeth-dole-21st-century-veterans-healthcare-and 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. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38816 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.lisc.org/rural/regional-stories/rebuilding-bayou-how-bayou-community-foundation-cultivating-resilience-southern-louisiana/ 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. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38796 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500