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6 days ago

The fairy godmother of housing court': Meet the advocates troubleshooting the voucher system in Brooklyn Housing Court | amNewYork

The Eviction Diversion Initiative aids tenants in Brooklyn's Housing Court to prevent evictions caused by administrative errors in rent subsidies.

1 week ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.

The New Yorkers who can't get housing vouchers as Mamdani fights program expansion

Ciro Sollazzi faces eviction and fears homelessness after losing his job and falling behind on rent.

New York City

Mamdani's Approach to Homeless Sweeps, And What Else Happened in Housing This Week

New York City

Opinion: Homeless New Yorkers Need Vouchers, Not SROs

New York City

Can Mamdani Afford to Expand the CityFHEPS Voucher Program?

US politics

State audit faults oversight of homeless program vouchers amNewYork

7 months ago

New York City

Adams' Administration Delays CityFHEPS Expansion Again, Asks Court for Appeal

NYC real estate

fromGothamist

1 week ago

The New Yorkers who can't get housing vouchers as Mamdani fights program expansion

Ciro Sollazzi faces eviction and fears homelessness after losing his job and falling behind on rent.

New York City

Mamdani's Approach to Homeless Sweeps, And What Else Happened in Housing This Week

New York City

Opinion: Homeless New Yorkers Need Vouchers, Not SROs

New York City

Can Mamdani Afford to Expand the CityFHEPS Voucher Program?

US politics

State audit faults oversight of homeless program vouchers amNewYork

7 months ago

New York City

Adams' Administration Delays CityFHEPS Expansion Again, Asks Court for Appeal

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.

#rental-assistance

NYC politics

Unable to Reach Deal Before Court Deadline, Mamdani Appeals in Rental Voucher Expansion Case

The Mamdani administration is appealing a court decision to expand the CityFHEPS rental assistance program due to budget constraints.

NYC politics

Mamdani appeals CityFHEPS lawsuit, breaking campaign promise to drop suit and expand rental assistance to thousands | amNewYork

Mamdani administration reverses promise, continuing legal fight against expanded rental assistance program despite previous commitment to drop the suit.

Unable to Reach Deal Before Court Deadline, Mamdani Appeals in Rental Voucher Expansion Case

The Mamdani administration is appealing a court decision to expand the CityFHEPS rental assistance program due to budget constraints.

Mamdani appeals CityFHEPS lawsuit, breaking campaign promise to drop suit and expand rental assistance to thousands | amNewYork

Mamdani administration reverses promise, continuing legal fight against expanded rental assistance program despite previous commitment to drop the suit.

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New York City

fromtherealdeal.com

The Daily Dirt: Rent subsidy grew, yet homelessness did too

Quinn's nonprofit claims CityFHEPS expansion saves $635M, but the CBC finds vouchers cost more long-term and haven't reduced shelter demand.

#housing-vouchers

New York City

'Honor His Promise': Advocates Criticize Mamdani's CityFHEPS Reversal, and What Else Happened This Week in Housing

5 months ago

Real estate

This Building Was Supposed to be Luxury Apartments. Now It Will House 183 Families From Homeless Shelters

NYC politics

Appellate court directs Adams to implement CityFHEPS reforms, administration reviews further legal options | amNewYork

New York City

'Honor His Promise': Advocates Criticize Mamdani's CityFHEPS Reversal, and What Else Happened This Week in Housing

5 months ago

Real estate

This Building Was Supposed to be Luxury Apartments. Now It Will House 183 Families From Homeless Shelters

NYC politics

Appellate court directs Adams to implement CityFHEPS reforms, administration reviews further legal options | amNewYork

more#housing-vouchers

New York City

4 months ago

NYC Council Overrides Mayor's Veto of Bill Capping Rents for Voucher Holders

City law caps CityFHEPS recipients' rent contributions at 30% of income, reversing a mayoral rule that raised contributions to 40% for some voucher holders.

#housing-policy

NYC politics

Mayor Must Implement Council Laws Expanding Rental Vouchers, Appeals Court Rules

NYC politics

City Cuts Key Incentive For Landlords to Take CityFHEPS Housing Vouchers

NYC parents

fromGothamist

11 months ago

Mayor Adams' administration proposes rent hike for people with NYC housing vouchers

Low-income tenants in NYC may face increased rent burdens due to proposed changes in housing assistance under Mayor Adams' administration.

NYC politics

Mayor Must Implement Council Laws Expanding Rental Vouchers, Appeals Court Rules

City Cuts Key Incentive For Landlords to Take CityFHEPS Housing Vouchers

New York City has eliminated landlords' one-month rent incentive for housing vouchers, making it harder for voucher holders to secure apartments.

NYC parents

fromGothamist

11 months ago

Mayor Adams' administration proposes rent hike for people with NYC housing vouchers

Low-income tenants in NYC may face increased rent burdens due to proposed changes in housing assistance under Mayor Adams' administration.

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New York City senior mother and disabled son on the verge of homelessness due to voucher confusion | amNewYork

Carole and John received a pre-approval for the CityFHEPS housing voucher and believed they secured housing after being evicted, but later learned they did not qualify.

Public health

City Rent Voucher Rule Change Could Prevent Homelessness

CityFHEPS has expanded significantly to support low-income housing amidst NYC's crisis, but faces legal challenges and criticism.

Editorial | Housing vouchers in NYC are too big to fail | amNewYork

Housing assistance programs like Section 8 are under threat, worsening New York's housing crisis for low-income families.

NYC's largest housing voucher program expands, but lawmakers say it's not enough | amNewYork

CityFHEPS is vital for low-income households, but its accessibility primarily for those in shelters limits its effectiveness in addressing the housing crisis.

fromBrownstoner

City Rent Voucher Rule Change Could Prevent Homelessness

CityFHEPS has expanded significantly to support low-income housing amidst NYC's crisis, but faces legal challenges and criticism.

Editorial | Housing vouchers in NYC are too big to fail | amNewYork

Housing assistance programs like Section 8 are under threat, worsening New York's housing crisis for low-income families.