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Int 0101-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to CityFHEPS application response times

Introduced
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Local Law
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Amanda C. Farías
Sponsor
Amanda C. FaríasDemocratDistrict 18
Cosponsors
15
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to respond to an application for the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) rental assistance voucher within 15 days after receiving the application. The response would inform the applicant of whether the application has been approved, denied, or requires correction or additional information.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 28, 2026