Julian Bond: “The bill allows HUD to direct 25% of the funds allocated for the HUD Section 811 toward tenant-based rental assistance…”

“The bill allows HUD to direct 25% of the funds allocated for the HUD Section 811 toward tenant-based rental assistance for people with disabilities--$48.5 million. Congress has allowed HUD to transfer these funds for ``mainstream'' vouchers and certificates in both FY 1997 and FY 1998. In addition, the bill grants HUD specific waiver authority with respect to existing programmatic requirements under Section 811. This limited waiver authority is intended to assist HUD in furthering the overall goals of the 811 program by increasing housing opportunities for persons with the most severe disabilities.”