10 Strategies to Reduce Homelessness with the American Rescue Plan

This policy guidance, issued under the House America initiative, is an invitation from HUD and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness for state, local, and tribal leaders to join a national partnership to utilize resources under the American Rescue Plan to address the homelessness crisis. The guidance offers these leaders 10 strategies to maximize housing resources and implement a Housing First approach. The 10 strategies fall within three categories: Lay the Groundwork, Strengthen the Rehousing System, and Expand the Affordable Housing Supply. The House America initiative provides an opportunity to simultaneously strengthen the rehousing system and expand the supply of affordable housing, especially for the lowest-income renters.