HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION & INTERVENTION BOARD 3-11-2026

The Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Board meeting held on March 11, 2026, focused primarily on advocacy efforts for House Bill 338, which aims to expunge dismissed eviction records to improve housing access for affected individuals, including minors. The board voted to support signing an organizational letter backing the bill. Additionally, Health First Bluegrass presented on their street outreach expansion program, highlighting their integrated healthcare services for homeless populations and seeking collaboration and space usage support from the board. The meeting also included updates on encampment cleanups, budget status with no remaining ARPA funds, and ongoing HUD Continuum of Care program challenges related to funding renewals and legal appeals. Discussions addressed the housing flex fund's rapid spenddown and potential policy adjustments to better target resources. Overall, the meeting emphasized coordinated efforts to improve housing stability and healthcare access for homeless individuals, with several motions passed to support advocacy and program expansion.