Can Biden Achieve His Goal of Reducing Homelessness 25% by 2025?

Last week, the Biden Administration announced a new plan aimed at reducing homelessness in America 25% by 2025. The plan is called “All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness” and was developed by the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness with the help of 19 federal agencies.

Key Quotes: A statement from the White House called the plan “the most ambitious effort by any administration to prevent people from becoming homeless, address inequities that disproportionately impact underserved communities, including people of color and other marginalized groups, and help cities and states reduce unsheltered homelessness.”

From the Right: An analysis in the National Review quoted a number of housing advocates who questioned the plan, stating the proposed strategy is overly vague and does not address the root causes of homelessness. Noting the historic shortcomings of federal-programs to address homelessness, the article determines the ‘All In’ plan “doesn’t really read like a plan at all, but more like a plan to develop plans.”

From the Left: An analysis from The Week laid out the multiple approaches included in the ‘All In’ plan, breaking down the central tenet of the proposal– the “Housing First” model– where homeless individuals are given housing first with no preconditions before addressing issues such as drug addiction or mental health. The article also quoted a source optimistic about the ‘All In’ plan, stating the 25% goal was achievable.