Oct 12, 2023 · In New York City, Section 8 can be used, but ESSHI grants are expected to be reduced to pay for services only if Section 8 is used.

Jun 10, 2025 · Our goal is to ensure New Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. The State has committed this funding to create or preserve affordable and supportive housing units. UPDATE …

New York has led the nation in affordable housing preservation and construction. The State Fiscal Year 2023-24 Enacted Budget continues funding to advance Governor Hochul’s comprehensive plan for …

Through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI), an inter-agency program, New York State has committed funding in order to create or preserve at least 6,000 supportive housing units.

As of the 2025 to 2026 New York State enacted budget, the amount per person can be as much as $31,000 each year and up to $34,000 for those in the New York City metro area.

In New York City, applicants can access Section 8 Housing Choice Project Based Vouchers for rental subsidies for both ESSHI and non-ESSHI units. The ESSHI service and operating award will be …

As part of the State’s plan to ensure that New Yorkers have access to affordable and safe housing, this RFP contributes to the goal of developing at least 20,000 supportive housing units over 15 years for …

Sep 13, 2022 · NYS ESSHI program provides service and operating funding for congregate supportive housing across the State.

The Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) is a multi–agency initiative to provide service and operating funding aimed at creating or preserving over 100,000 affordable, and 6,000 supportive …

Aug 17, 2023 · Through an annual RFP process, New York State's Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) provides the service and operating funding needed to operate permanent …