Federal Government Shutdown Update

Housing Choice Voucher Payment Update

The Federal Government Shutdown ended on November 12, 2025.  However, HUD has not yet released the full Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) funding for November.

DCA issued partial November Housing Assistance Payments based on the federal funding released to date. HUD is currently working to distribute the remaining funds to affected agencies, including DCA.  Once HUD completes its funding distribution, DCA will immediately issue the remaining balances to landlords.

Tenants’ rental portions remain unaffected and should make timely payments.

What This Means for Landlords and Participants:

• Tenants must keep making timely payments for their portion of rent.  Landlords cannot charge tenants for DCA’s share of the rent due to a federal payment delay. Tenants must pay their portion of the rent to remain compliant with the terms of the lease.
• Landlords received a partial, prorated amount of their normal November Housing Assistance Payment.  DCA will immediately issue a payment for the remaining balance of the November payment when HUD releases full funding.  Under federal law, landlords are not permitted to charge tenants for DCA’s portion of the rent or issue eviction notices related to delayed HAP payments.
• IMPORTANT: Under federal law (24 CFR §982.310(b)), PHA failure to pay the housing assistance payment to the owner is not a violation of the lease between the tenant and the owner. During the term of the lease the owner may not terminate the tenancy of the family for nonpayment of the PHA housing assistance payment.

DCA will share information as it is made available, including with landlords participating in other federally funded programs.  Please continue to monitor DCA's website and official social media for updates.