New York Construction Report staff writer
More than $125 million has been awarded to 13 projects that will create 645 units and nearly 1,000 beds of permanent supportive, transitional, and emergency housing for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness across New York State. The funding will support developments in the Capital District, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Southern Tier, and Western New York.
“Creating new supportive housing, which combines affordable housing and services, is a fundamental part of our work to address the housing and homelessness crisis in our state,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “This investment will help families and individuals who have experienced homelessness across our state remain stably housed while supporting strong neighborhoods and a brighter future for all New Yorkers.”
The grants, awarded through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP), are part of Governor Hochul’s $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan, which aims to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York State, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations.
With these awards, HHAP has allocated all of the $125 million in funding provided in the SFY 2026 budget for new permanent supportive housing. Applications are still being accepted for $25 million in additional funding for preservation and stabilization of existing supportive housing and $1 million for emergency shelter repairs.
Projects awarded funding include:
Capital District
- DePaul Properties, Inc.: $9.5 million for 34 units/72 beds of permanent supportive housing in Schenectady, including survivors of domestic violence, adults 55+, persons with mental illness, and young adults. Part of the larger SCAP Campus Apartments project.
Central New York
- The Rescue Mission: $15 million for 80-unit emergency shelter and 8 units of permanent supportive housing in Auburn, Cayuga County. The new three-story all-electric building will replace and expand the existing shelter.
Finger Lakes
- FLACRA (Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency): $2.5 million for five units/9 beds of permanent supportive housing in Waterloo, Seneca County, for individuals and families with substance use disorders.
Long Island
- Concern Housing: $14.9 million for 88 units of permanent supportive housing in Brentwood, Suffolk County, for individuals with mental illness. Part of the Joseph’s Village rehabilitation project on the Sisters of Saint Joseph Campus.
Mohawk Valley
- People First: $5.1 million for 19 units of permanent supportive housing in Utica, Oneida County, part of the THRIVE Cornhill project including 83 additional affordable units.
New York City
- New Destiny Housing Corporation: $12 million for 97 units/278 beds of permanent supportive housing in Brooklyn, including 34 one-bedroom units for formerly homeless individuals and 63 units/244 beds for formerly homeless families.
- CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc.: $12.5 million for 73 units/101 beds of permanent supportive housing in Brooklyn for older adults and families who have experienced homelessness.
- WellLife Network, Inc.: $15 million for 88 units of permanent supportive housing in Brooklyn for individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness or living with mental illness.
- West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc.: $5.9 million for 40 units of permanent supportive housing in Manhattan for individuals 55+ who have experienced chronic homelessness.
Southern Tier
- Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc.: $8.3million for 21 units/69 beds of permanent supportive housing in Binghamton, including rehabilitation and new construction.
Western New York
- Eagle Star Housing, Inc.: $6.5 million for 20 units/beds of transitional housing for homeless veterans in Cheektowaga, Erie County.
- DePaul Properties, Inc.: $15 million for 60 units/103 beds of permanent supportive housing in Wheatfield, Niagara County, including older adults and veterans.
- Citizen’s Opportunity for Development and Equality (CODE) Inc.: $3.2 million for 12 units of permanent supportive housing in Jamestown for individuals with mental illness or long-term homelessness.
The projects funded through HHAP will provide on-site support services, including for veterans, frail elderly, survivors of domestic violence, and those living with mental illness or substance use disorders, helping New Yorkers maintain stable housing and access necessary services.
