Bill > A00308

This bill requires the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to provide written notification to the local community board at least 60 days before establishing or expanding a transitional housing facility. The notification must include detailed information about the proposed housing, such as the address, number of people to be housed, the operator of the facility, service providers, type of housing, services to be offered, rationale for the location, and an estimated timeline for implementation. This requirement applies to all transitional housing facilities operated or contracted by DHS, regardless of their size or capacity. The purpose of the bill appears to be increasing transparency and giving community boards advance notice and information about homeless housing developments in their neighborhoods, which can help local residents understand and prepare for changes in their community. The bill would amend the administrative code of New York City by adding a new section (21-324.1) to codify these notification requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A308