Limits shelter arrears payments to once per year for emergency grants, unless districts deem additional payments necessary.

New York A00501 amends the social services law to limit shelter arrears payments to once per year for emergency grants to pay for rent, property taxes, or mortgage arrears. Districts may provide additional payments if they determine it necessary based on individual circumstances. Applicants for these grants do not need to demonstrate repayment ability, and unpaid shelter expenses do not affect future eligibility for loans. The commissioner must promulgate regulations to ensure assistance is provided only in emergencies.

Limits shelter arrears payments to once per year for emergency grants, unless districts deem additional payments necessary.

New York A00501 amends the social services law to limit shelter arrears payments to once per year for emergency grants to pay for rent, property taxes, or mortgage arrears. Districts may provide additional payments if they determine it necessary based on individual circumstances. Applicants for these grants do not need to demonstrate repayment ability, and unpaid shelter expenses do not affect future eligibility for loans. The commissioner must promulgate regulations to ensure assistance is provided only in emergencies.