"The first and most crucial step Mamdani must take as mayor is fixing and investing in CityFHEPS, the city's rental subsidy program. Any cuts from Washington will fall squarely on federal rental assistance programs, as they've already done with the Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV), which were abruptly defunded by the federal government earlier this year and could cause nearly 8,000 New Yorkers to lose their housing."
"With the sudden disinvestment of proven, life-saving housing assistance programs by the federal government, and the very real threat of further cuts, many of us may be left without the means to pay our rent. As Washington commits to callous austerity, Mayor-elect Mamdani must devote himself to strengthening New York's safety nets and prioritizing domestic violence survivors in all housing and homelessness response plans, who are often left out."
Zohran Mamdani will take office on Jan. 1 after winning an election centered on affordability and housing. Domestic violence is the leading cause of family homelessness in New York City. Financial abuse frequently destroys survivors’ credit or blocks access to income, making immediate relocation and rental affordability nearly impossible. Federal disinvestment and abrupt defunding of Emergency Housing Vouchers threaten thousands with loss of housing. CityFHEPS requires fixing and investment to buffer against federal cuts. The New York City Housing Authority has mitigated some losses, but many households still face loss of rental assistance. Domestic violence survivors must be prioritized in safety-net and homelessness responses.
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