Limits shelter arrears payments to once per year for emergency grants unless otherwise determined by the district.

This bill amends the social services law to limit shelter arrears payments to once per year for applicants receiving an emergency grant to pay for rent, property taxes, or mortgage arrears. The limitation applies unless the district determines additional payments are necessary based on individual circumstances. The bill also specifies that unpaid shelter expenses do not affect future eligibility for additional loans and that repayment agreements are not required. The commissioner is directed to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions.

Limits shelter arrears payments to once per year for emergency grants unless otherwise determined by the district.

This bill amends the social services law to limit shelter arrears payments to once per year for applicants receiving an emergency grant to pay for rent, property taxes, or mortgage arrears. The limitation applies unless the district determines additional payments are necessary based on individual circumstances. The bill also specifies that unpaid shelter expenses do not affect future eligibility for additional loans and that repayment agreements are not required. The commissioner is directed to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions.