Promotes the inclusion of children living in temporary housing in prekindergarten programs; requires school districts to prioritize homeless children on any pre-K waitlists and provides for the reimbursement to school districts of hiring additional staff to accommodate the enrollment of a homeless child.
Provides a unified funding point advantage for developers creating housing units that provide certain affordable housing which is intended for and dedicated to municipal workers who currently reside in shelters or homeless persons programs.
This bill amends New York's public health law to explicitly include senior citizens (defined as 62 years or older) as a vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing programs. It expands eligibility for state housing development grants to organizations serving seniors, requiring applicants to detail how they will support this group. Funding must directly support housing development and services for vulnerable populations, including seniors, with annual reports tracking how funds are used for this purpose. The change ensures seniors are formally recognized in the state's housing support system, affecting housing providers and senior residents seeking stable, accessible housing.
This bill creates a New York State Affordable Housing Czar, who will lead a centralized office within the state housing division to coordinate all housing initiatives. The Czar must develop a state housing plan, create a public website for housing applications, monitor developer compliance with housing mandates, and serve as an ombudsman for residents seeking subsidized housing. It also establishes a 10-member volunteer task force (appointed by legislative leaders) to study affordable housing and submit recommendations to the legislature within one year. The bill directly affects New York residents seeking housing, landlords, developers, and state agencies managing housing programs. It takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Relates to establishing a presumption of eligibility for housing and temporary shelter placement for those who lost employment due to a non-essential business shutdown.
This bill (S 5554) requires that no homeless shelter in New York City can be located within 500 feet of any transit facility, such as subway stations, bus stops, or other public transportation hubs. It defines "transit facility" broadly to include subways, buses, and related infrastructure used for passenger or mail transport. The law directly affects homeless shelters seeking to open in the city, imposing a new zoning restriction on their locations. The rule applies to all new shelters established under the city's administrative code and takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Establishes a five-year window for any entity participating in the New York state supportive housing program (NYSSHP) in good standing with such program to participate in a request for proposal to increase their contract rates up to ESSHI levels.
Caps the monthly maximum payment for hotel rooms to house homeless persons based upon the New York city housing authority Section 8 voucher payment standards.
This bill amends New York's public health law to explicitly include senior citizens (defined as 62+ years old) as a vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing programs. It requires that funding and housing development initiatives specifically address the needs of seniors, with grant applications and allocations prioritizing accessible housing and services for this group. The policy change ensures seniors are formally recognized in eligibility criteria for housing support, directing state funds toward their housing stability and community-based services.
Bill A 6909 requires all homeless shelters in New York City to be located at least 500 feet away from any transit facility, such as subway stations, bus stops, or train lines. This rule directly affects homeless shelters seeking to open or relocate within the city, as well as transit facilities like subway entrances or bus depots. The law defines "transit facility" broadly to include any infrastructure used for public passenger transportation, mail, or property transport. The policy change takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law, applying specifically to NYC's administrative code.
