Policy Priorities

The Network advocates for public policy positions that advance the growth and effectiveness of supportive housing. State advocacy efforts are aimed at affecting policy and budget decisions that promote and protect supportive housing in New York State.

The Network focuses on three major policy areas in New York State:

Preserve and protect supportive housing operations and service funds

In order to ensure tenants continue to receive the services they need to remain stably housed, the Network works with executive and state agency staff and elected officials to maintain and expand operation and service funding levels.

Increase capital commitments to meet the supportive housing need in New York State

The Network works with state officials to increase the number of supportive housing units to a level that meets the need in New York State.

Increase NY/NY III capital commitments to keep the joint state and city initiative on schedule

In 2006, New York City and New York State agreed to develop 9,000 units of supportive housing over 10 years as part of the NY/NY III agreement. The Network advocates for state capital funding with the state agencies responsible for maintaining the 10 year commitment.