Bill > S01454

This bill modifies the social services law to require local social services districts to provide shelter allowances that cover up to 100% of the fair market rent (FMR) as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Specifically, the bill mandates that these districts must pay shelter allowances equal to the actual rent obligation of recipients, up to the full FMR rate for the corresponding unit size in the district where the recipient resides. This means that individuals receiving assistance could potentially have their entire rent covered, depending on the local HUD-established fair market rent rates. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive housing support for recipients by allowing shelter allowances to match the actual rental costs more closely. The legislation will go into effect 30 days after it becomes law, which could help reduce housing insecurity for low-income individuals and families by ensuring they have support to cover their full or near-full rental expenses.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1454