How much does the U.S. spend on Housing Assistance?

$55 billion
0.8% of the $7.0 trillion federal budget
FY2025 data
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About $55 billion, subsidizing rent for 5 million+ low-income households.

Tenants pay 30% of income; the government covers the rest.

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How much does the U.S. spend on Housing Assistance?

About $55 billion, subsidizing rent for 5 million+ low-income households. Tenants pay 30% of income; the government covers the rest.

How does Housing Assistance compare to total federal spending?

Housing Assistance comes to 0.8% of the $7.0 trillion the federal government spent in FY2025. About $55 billion, subsidizing rent for 5 million+ low-income households.