Operator says Low Barrier Shelter could close due to budget cuts
The city’s 2027 budget proposes a $5 million cut to the Low Barrier Shelter located in the CBD. The operator warns that the funding reduction could force the facility to close. This potential closure follows a budget proposal announced in late 2026.
Dustin Hayden Jr., 27, sits outside security at the Low Barrier Shelter in the CBD on September 22, 2026. The city’s 2027 budget proposes a $5 million cut to the shelter. Credit: Christiana Botic/Verite News and Catchlight Local/Report for America
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