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This bill, the Emergency Homelessness Assistance Act of 2021, provides $5 billion in additional funding for the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. The funds can be used for various activities to primarily benefit individuals or families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or have the greatest risk of housing instability, including tenant-based rental assistance, development of affordable housing, supportive services, and acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units. The bill waives certain cost limits, commitment requirements, and matching requirements that normally apply to this funding, and allows grantees to use up to 15% of the funds for administrative and planning costs, and an additional 5% for operating expenses of community housing development organizations and nonprofits. The funding will be allocated based on the existing formula, with a portion set aside for technical assistance and administrative costs.

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