"Judith Goldiner, attorney-in-Charge of the Civil Law Reform Unit at The Legal Aid Society, stated that lawmakers must act fast to protect vulnerable families before the program's funding expires at the end of 2026."
"The expiration of Emergency Housing Vouchers threatens to pull the rug out from under 5,218 NYCHA households who secured stable housing through this lifesaving program."
"NYCHA had intended to move EHV recipients to Section 8 vouchers but later announced that it would not be able to fund the transition."
"Without permanent funding, households across the city, especially in the Bronx, are at risk of extreme rent burden and possibly eviction."
The expiration of the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program threatens over 5,200 households in New York City with displacement. Originally set to last until 2030, the program is ending due to federal decisions. Judith Goldiner from the Legal Aid Society emphasizes the urgency for lawmakers to secure $250 million in the state budget to expand the Housing Access Voucher Program. Without this funding, many families, particularly in the Bronx, face extreme rent burdens and potential eviction as alternative housing options dwindle.
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