FY 2025 New York State Budget Passes
Apr.22.2024
The New York State FY 2025 budget was signed by the Governor on April 20th It continues the state's full commitment to the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, a 15-year plan to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing. The budget also continues funding for year three of the five-year affordable housing plan to create and preserve 100,000 affordable homes – including funds to preserve supportive housing.
Continue Reading …HCR 9% Multifamily Awards Announced
Mar.27.2024
New York State Homes and Community Renewal recently announced the fall 2023 9% Multifamily Awards. Supportive Housing projects featured prominently this year, 17 out of the 29 (59%) projects have ESSHI supportive housing units. Supportive housing units accounted for over 25% of the total funded units (468/1852).
Continue Reading …ESSHI Conditional Awards Announced
Mar.05.2024
On February 2nd, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the eighth round of conditional Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) awards comprised of 22 proposed projects, with 4,839 supportive units.
Continue Reading …The Network’s Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s FY 2024-2025 Proposed Executive Budget
Jan.16.2024
While we recognize the state’s fiscal constraints and appreciate Governor Hochul’s commitment of critical resources to address the mounting mental health crisis, we are disappointed that her proposed spending plan overlooks the significant role supportive housing plays in protecting the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare
Sep.28.2023
On Wednesday September 27th, the Network’s Director of Policy and Planning Rebecca Zangen testified at the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare hearing on public benefits processing delays at HRA, urging the City to create a system to expedite the process of one shot deal applications. Rebecca also urged the City to exempt DSS and HRA from PEGS in order to ensure supportive housing tenants have resources they need to live stable lives.
Continue Reading …HCR Releases 9% Multifamily and Project Based Voucher RFPs
Sep.25.2023
New York State Homes and Community Renewal has released the 9% Multifamily Request for Proposals, available here. This package of tax credits and subsidy is a key source of capital for supportive housing. This year, HCR returns to an annual RFP process after several years of bi-annual applications. Also new: a LGBTQ+ Affirming Senior Housing Program that may be used with an ESSHI Senior component.
Continue Reading …NYC Council and Adams Administration Adopt FY24 Budget
Jul.03.2023
On Friday, June 30th, the New York City Council and Mayor Adams concluded budget negotiations and adopted the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
Continue Reading …Governor Hochul Announces More Than $20 Million For Supportive Housing Projects
May.03.2023
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance approved over $20 million in Homeless Housing Assistance Program for housing projects in the New York City region to four permanent supportive housing projects.
Continue Reading …2023-24 State Budget Passes
May.03.2023
The New York State FY 2024 budget passed May 3rd, one month past the deadline of April 1st. It continues the state's full commitment to the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, a 15-year plan to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing. The budget also continues funding for year two of the five-year affordable housing plan to create and preserve 100,000 affordable homes – including funds to preserve supportive housing.
Continue Reading …The Network’s Statement in Response to Mayor Adams’ FY 24 Executive Budget
May.01.2023
On Wednesday, April 26th, Mayor Eric Adams released his FY24 Executive Budget, a $106 billion dollar spending plan.
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