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Hudson asks about veteran-specific housing resources

New York City Council · Oct 21, 2026 · starts 2:10:18 · 56 sec

Hudson asks if HUD-VASH and supportive housing are sufficient; Russell says HUD-VASH vouchers have declined, the city prioritizes veterans for CityFHEPS, and uses supportive housing and one-shot deals.

Crystal Hudson

Okay, and would you say there are sufficient veteran-specific housing?

Crystal Hudson

resources, including supportive housing and HUD-VASH vouchers to meet the current need.

Sonia Russell

So as Commissioner Dalton indicated, the number of HUD-VASH vouchers have declined.

Sonia Russell

So the resources with respect to the HUD-VASH, again, the federal government is responsible.

Sonia Russell

But as it relates to the city subsidies that we have, specifically City for HEPS, we do prioritize our veterans with City for HEPS.

Sonia Russell

So they have those vouchers.

Sonia Russell

We also have them complete the CAPS survey if they qualify supportive housing.

Sonia Russell

So between the supportive housing city, perhaps, if a veteran is over income, you know, we do assist with the enhanced one-shot deal or the SOTA program.

Sonia Russell

Again, these are all housing resources that we utilize to assist our veterans in moving into permanency.

Crystal Hudson

Thank you.