United States securities and exchange commission logo March 15, 2023 Tony J. VunCannon Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. 10 Woodfin Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Re: HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed March 6, 2023 File No. 333-270288 Dear Tony J. VunCannon: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact John Stickel at 202-551-3324 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Finance