New York City Housing Authority must contract with non-profits for Section 8 conversions to qualify for renovation programs.

This bill amends the public housing law to mandate that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) must contract with non-profit private entities when converting property to Section 8 units. This requirement is necessary for NYCHA to qualify for any program that allows such private entities to renovate, repair, maintain, and/or operate the housing authority property. The bill specifies that this applies to programs like the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development rental assistance demonstration program.

New York City Housing Authority must contract with non-profits for Section 8 conversions to qualify for renovation programs.

This bill amends the public housing law to mandate that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) must contract with non-profit private entities when converting property to Section 8 units. This requirement is necessary for NYCHA to qualify for any program that allows such private entities to renovate, repair, maintain, and/or operate the housing authority property. The bill specifies that this applies to programs like the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development rental assistance demonstration program.