NYC Emergency Housing Voucher Program Faces Funding Cut
New York City residents who rely on federally funded Emergency Housing Vouchers are facing uncertainty as funding for the program is set to end this year. The city’s Public Housing Authority notified recipients and landlords that more information will follow in the coming weeks. NYCHA chief Lisa Bova-Hiatt said the agency is exploring alternative funding options.
The Emergency Housing Voucher program was created in 2021 during the COVID crisis to assist vulnerable populations, including youth aging out of foster care, domestic violence survivors, and more, by covering a significant portion of rent. The program was originally set to continue through 2030, but HUD ended funding in March 2025.
NYC has over 7,200 households on the program, with average incomes of $18,000 and vouchers covering roughly $1,900 in rent. HUD denied NYCHA’s request to transition recipients to Section 8 vouchers, leaving no permanent replacement plan. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development plans to provide temporary relief through the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program using federal funds.
