HUD Secretary Scott Turner Launches Work and Dignity Coalition in Champaign, Illinois

In Champaign, Secretary Turner also launched the Work and Dignity Coalition, bringing together PHAs, Owners, tribes, states, non-profit partners, and faith-based organizations who support the principles behind HUD's proposed efforts to strengthen work, opportunity, and self-sufficiency. By joining, participating entities will publicly signal support and interest in implementing accountability and supportive services to promote the dignity of work and economic independence.

Nearly 50% of non-elderly, non-disabled assisted households showed zero earnings for any household members in 2024. Since 2010 the average length of stay across major HUD rental programs has increased from 5-6 years to nearly 8-9 years. Nearly 90% of able-bodied Section 8 voucher recipients will spend more than five years in subsidized housing, and 50% will spend more than fifteen years, while HUD resources currently only serve a quarter of eligible Americans in need. It is not uncommon for multiple generations of a family to live in subsidized housing for decades.