New York City has halted new applications for Section 610, a program allowing landlords of affordable housing to collect full voucher amounts. The move follows federal funding limitations and delays in Section 8 payments. With rising costs and 11,000 voucher holders unable to secure housing, Mayor Eric Adams has opposed expanding CityFHEPs due to budget concerns. The freeze could impact struggling rent-regulated properties relying on Section 610. Meanwhile, the New York Apartment Association is advocating for a state-level bill to replace the program, temporarily allowing some landlords to collect full voucher payments.
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