It is important to note that $7 billion of the $20 billion is dedicated to help the homeless people, provide and operate shelters.
In May 2017, the state kicked of its multi-year housing and homelessness program with $2.5 billion in capital.
The following month, it launched the second phase of the program. State agencies issued separate requests for proposals (RFP) to provide more than $650 million in capital funding and $30 million in service and operating funding for supportive housing.
On Tuesday, the state launched the third phase of the plan with RFP to provide $30 million in service and operating funding for at least 1,200 supportive housing units.
New York continues to improve access to affordable and supportive housing
In a statement, Gov. Cuomo said, “Each and every New Yorker deserves the stability of having a secure, affordable place to call home. By continuing to improve access to affordable and supportive housing, we can combat homelessness and make communities across the state better and safer for all.”
