The Affordable Housing Resident Services Act would establish a new federal grant program run by the Department of Health and Human Services to fund supportive services for residents living in federally assisted affordable housing. The program would award five-year competitive grants to nonprofits, housing organizations, and tribal entities to hire service coordinators who help residents access health care, education, financial literacy, job training, and public benefits. Grants could support services for seniors aging in place, people with disabilities, and families seeking housing stability, with at least 25 percent of each grant dedicated to coordinator salaries and training. The bill covers properties assisted through various federal affordable housing programs, including low-income housing tax credits, Section 8 rental assistance, and housing for elderly and disabled individuals. While the legislation does not specify a funding amount, it authorizes annual appropriations for the grant program and requires grantees to report outcomes publicly.
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