Housing

8 days ago
Housing HUD Requests Damage, Vacancy Reports Following Arctic Storm: In anticipation of this past weekend’s storm, HUD sent a message to stakeholders requesting damage self-reporting from all housing communities participating in its MFH programs and ongoing reporting of any vacant units to assist with rehousing of displaced residents.

23 days ago
Housing 18 Organizations Join LeadingAge NY in Urging Governor Hochul to Fund Resident Assistance for Affordable Senior Housing in SFY27: The letter urges the creation of a State-funded program that would allow more affordable independent senior housing properties to offer on-site, on-request Resident Assistance to help low-income older adults age safely in their home while keeping high-cost health care and long-term care spending in check.

23 days ago
Housing Register Now to Meet with HUD Northeast Region Leadership on Jan. 22nd: The call, open to LeadingAge members in the HUD Northeast Region, will feature updates from the regional leadership team on staffing and workflows, HOTMA, inspection protocols, and more.

29 days ago
Housing LeadingAge NY Urges Governor to Create and Fund Senior Housing Resident Assistance Program in SFY 2027 Executive Budget: The program would allow more affordable senior housing properties to engage a staff person to help older adults understand and access the resources they need to remain independent. Use our new digital action letter to add your support today!

1 month ago
Housing HUD Delays HOTMA to 2027 for Multifamily Housing: The new compliance date allows the agency to complete implementation tools for HOTMA compliance, including new housing forms and new rent software used by federally assisted housing communities.

Housing LeadingAge NY Comprehensive Summary of 2026-27 Executive Budget: LeadingAge NY provides a summary of the health, Medicaid, and housing proposals advanced by the Governor that may impact members and the people you serve.
8 days ago

Housing HUD Removes Disparate Impact Protection Rules: The removal of agency guidance creates confusion for housing providers looking for direction on complying with the Fair Housing Act and reduces protections for older adults experiencing housing discrimination.
15 days ago

Housing LeadingAge NY Initial Summary of SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget: This afternoon, Governor Hochul presented her SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget Proposal, releasing the budget briefing book entitled “Your Family. Your Future. My Fight” along with accompanying budget bills. LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of the proposals relevant for members as we understand them so far.
15 days ago

Housing 18 Organizations Join LeadingAge NY in Urging Governor Hochul to Fund Resident Assistance for Affordable Senior Housing in SFY27: The letter urges the creation of a State-funded program that would allow more affordable independent senior housing properties to offer on-site, on-request Resident Assistance to help low-income older adults age safely in their home while keeping high-cost health care and long-term care spending in check.
23 days ago

Housing DOH Releases Details on Rural Health Transformation Grant Plans: NYS has released additional information on its intentions for the $212 million it was awarded under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
8 days ago

Housing HUD Expands Supportive Services Funds to Cover Internet Service: Citing research that shows the importance of internet access in health outcomes, the agency revises past guidance.
15 days ago

Housing Governor's State of the State Supports Families, But Not Older Adults: The State of the State emphasized families and affordability, but neglected older adults.
22 days ago

Housing Register Now to Meet with HUD Northeast Region Leadership on Jan. 22nd: The call, open to LeadingAge members in the HUD Northeast Region, will feature updates from the regional leadership team on staffing and workflows, HOTMA, inspection protocols, and more.
23 days ago