Homes for Young Adults Act of 2025

Key Points

• The bill creates a guaranteed housing voucher entitlement for young adults ages 18-30 (and emancipated minors) who are eligible for Section 8 rental assistance, starting in fiscal year 2027. Unlike the current system where only about a quarter of eligible households receive vouchers due to limited funding, this bill would guarantee assistance to every qualifying young person.
• The program targets the estimated 4.2 million youth and young adults who experience homelessness each year, with the bill acknowledging that this problem disproportionately affects Black, Indigenous, other youth of color, and LGBTQ+ communities.
• Beyond rent payments, public housing agencies must offer support services including housing navigation, job-skill training, higher education assistance, legal protections, and safety planning. Participation in these services is voluntary for the young person.
• The bill limits how housing agencies can screen applicants, barring rejections based on income, credit history, parental status, marital status, immigration status, or age — as long as the applicant can fulfill lease obligations. Denied applicants get a hearing to present mitigating circumstances.
• HUD would be required to create a housing information resource center with a 24-hour toll-free hotline and translate vital housing documents into multiple languages, improving access for people with limited English proficiency.