Governor Hochul Releases SFY 2024 Budget
Feb.02.2023
The Governor released the SFY 2024 $221.6 billion Executive Budget yesterday. 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 advances funding for year two of the five-year affordable housing plan to create and preserve 100,000 affordable homes.
Continue Reading …Housing Visions and Behavioral Health Services North, Inc. Open Northwoods
Jan.20.2023
On December 13th, Housing Visions and Behavioral Health Services North, Inc. (BHSN) joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of a new affordable and supportive housing residence, Northwoods. Located in the Town of Plattsburgh, Northwoods has created 80 units of affordable housing, including 40 supportive housing units. BHSN will provide onsite services funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) through New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH).
Continue Reading …The Network’s Statement in Response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2023 State of the State Speech
Jan.10.2023
The Supportive Housing Network of NY (The Network) released the following statement today in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2023 State of the State speech:
Continue Reading …Governor Hochul Announces Conditional Awards of ESSHI Round 7
Jan.06.2023
On December 30th, Governor Hochul announced the seventh round of Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) conditional awards. In all, 125 projects totaling about 5,000 units can now move forward in pursuit of capital funding to build supportive housing.
Continue Reading …Ithaca Neighborhood Services and the Salvation Army Open Founders Way
Nov.30.2022
On November 4th, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) and the Salvation Army Syracuse Area joined project partners and the Mayor of Ithaca to celebrate the opening of Founders Way. Located in Ithaca this new mixed-use, mixed income community has created four new buildings with 75 affordable apartments, including 22 supportive housing units for young adults and survivors of domestic violence. Onsite services are provided by Salvation Army- Empire Division in partnership with the Advocacy Center and Learning Web funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
Continue Reading …Transitional Services for New York Opens The Mieles
Sep.30.2022
On September 15th, Transitional Services for New York Inc. (TSINY) joined city and state officials along with project and government partners to celebrate the opening of a new affordable/supportive housing residence located in Jamaica, Queens, the Mieles. The beautiful new building, which stands on the grounds of one of New York’s first supportive residences, creates 70 new affordable apartments, 42 of which are supportive for low-income seniors and chronically homeless individuals with psychiatric disabilities. TSINY will provide onsite services funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through NYC 15/15 funding.
NYS HCR Releases 9% LIHTC RFP
Sep.30.2022
The Fall 2022 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit Request for Proposals was released September 29th by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The application deadline is December 6, 2022. This is the second half of the annual allocation of several funding sources.
Continue Reading …East House New York Breaks Ground on Canal Commons
Sep.29.2022
On September 21st, East House joined elected officials and project partners to break ground on a new affordable and supportive housing residence, Canal Commons. When complete, Canal Commons will create 123 new affordable apartments, including 70 supportive units, in Rochester. Onsite services will be provided by East House, funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered through NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH).
Continue Reading …DePaul Opens Lock 7 Apartments
Sep.29.2022
On September 15th, DePaul joined with state officials and partners to celebrate the opening of Lock 7 Apartments in Oswego, New York. Constructed on the former site of the Breneman Company, Lock 7 features 80 affordable apartments, of which 40 are supportive, reserved for individuals and families experiencing homelessness including seniors and those living with mental illness. On-site services are funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) and administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
Continue Reading …NYS HCR Announces New HFA Term Sheets
Sep.26.2022
In September, new term sheets for the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) Affordable Rental Housing Program were announced. This funding supports the state’s 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and bond financing, along with several other capital programs. These funds are available through an open window procurement process.
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