The Affordable Housing Resident Services Act authorizes a new federal grant program to fund supportive services for residents living in affordable housing developments. The Department of Health and Human Services would award competitive grants for five-year periods to nonprofits, property owners, and tribal organizations that manage affordable housing, with priority given to mission-driven nonprofits. Grant funds would support service coordinators who help residents access health care, education, financial literacy, homeownership counseling, disability services, and public benefits—with at least 25 percent of each grant dedicated to coordinator salaries and training. The bill covers a wide range of federally-assisted housing programs, including properties funded through tax credits, public housing assistance, and programs serving seniors and people with disabilities. While the legislation does not specify a total funding amount or authorization level in the provided text, it establishes evaluation requirements for grantees to report outcomes annually to the public.
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