Trump administration rejects Congress’ plan, threatening vouchers

by The Real Deal

President Donald Trump’s administration is refusing to replace a pandemic-era housing voucher program, setting up a funding cliff that could leave thousands of New York City renters scrambling to stay housed. Federal housing officials told Gothamist the Department of Housing and Urban Development will not convert expiring Emergency Housing Vouchers into long-term Tenant Protection Vouchers, despite roughly $264 million in congressional funding earmarked for that purpose.  Instead, HUD plans to use the money to temporarily extend the emergency program for a few months before allowing it to expire later this year. The decision carries outsized consequences for New York City, […]

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