New analysis from the Legal Aid Society indicates that more than 5,200 NYCHA households may be at risk of eviction or homelessness as Emergency Housing Vouchers near expiration.
Legal Aid Society explains that once the funding ends, many tenants will be left with rent they cannot afford and no clear alternative. She noted that the situation would create hardship for both residents and property owners.
The federal vouchers were launched in 2021 to support people experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and families on the verge of losing their homes. According to Legal Aid, the Bronx stands to be impacted most severely, with nearly 2,500 NYCHA households in the borough currently relying on the program…