Yonkers receives $15 billion for emergency rental assistance program
Community leaders in Yonkers say nearly 9,000 families could benefit from the city’s newly established rental assistance program.
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Jun 1, 2021, 9:41 PM
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375ds agoCommunity leaders in Yonkers say nearly 9,000 families could benefit from the
city’s newly established rental assistance program.
The initiative has several
requirements centering on income and how recipients were financially impacted
by the coronavirus pandemic.
Council member Shanae Williams of
the city’s 1st District tells News 12 the program will be
very beneficial.
"The fact that
they are worried about losing their homes; they're worried about not being able
to keep their light on,” says Williams. “These are the things that this program can help
address and I'm so happy we'll be able to help on a local level."
For non-Yonkers residents, the
state launched a separate $2.7 billion program for those struggling to pay for
rent and utilities. Those who reside in Yonkers are only eligible to apply to
the city fund.
