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Demand Full Funding for NYC Affordable Housing and Voucher Access

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140,000 people are in NYC shelters including 32,050 children. The vacancy rate for affordable apartments is 0.39%. Evictions rose 9.7% in 2025.

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U.S. Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121

Here's what to say:

  1. I'm calling about New York's housing crisis and the need for state action.
  2. 140,000 people are in New York City shelters right now, including over 32,000 children. The vacancy rate for apartments under $1,100 a month is 0.39 percent.
  3. Evictions rose 9.7 percent last year. For every 100 extremely low-income households statewide, there are only 36 affordable units available.
  4. I'm asking for full funding of the 485-x housing program and expanded voucher access for families exiting shelter.
  5. This is a crisis measured in children sleeping in shelters. Please act on it.

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Dear [Senator/Representative name],

I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about demand full funding for nyc affordable housing and voucher access.

140,000 people are in New York City shelters right now, including over 32,000 children. The vacancy rate for apartments under $1,100 a month is 0.39 percent.

Evictions rose 9.7 percent last year. For every 100 extremely low-income households statewide, there are only 36 affordable units available.

I'm asking for full funding of the 485-x housing program and expanded voucher access for families exiting shelter.

The facts support this: 140,000 People in NYC shelters on any given night. 0.39% Vacancy rate for apartments renting below $1,100 per month. 15,105 Residential evictions in NYC in 2025, up 9.7%. 36 per 100 Affordable and available rental units per 100 extremely low-income households statewide.

I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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Key Facts to Mention

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  • 140,000 People in NYC shelters on any given night
  • 0.39% Vacancy rate for apartments renting below $1,100 per month
  • 15,105 Residential evictions in NYC in 2025, up 9.7%
  • 36 per 100 Affordable and available rental units per 100 extremely low-income households statewide
Preview the full letter

New York City's shelter system holds approximately 140,000 individuals on any given night, including 32,050 children. One in eight NYC public school students experienced homelessness during the 2024-2025 school year. The vacancy rate for apartments renting below $1,100 per month is 0.39 percent.

Evictions rose 9.7 percent in 2025, reaching 15,105 residential evictions citywide. The National Low Income Housing Coalition found that for every 100 extremely low-income households in New York State, there are only 36 affordable and available rental units. Street homelessness reached 4,504 in fiscal year 2025, up from 3,588 in 2019.

Good Cause Eviction protections capped rent increases for unregulated apartments but cannot solve the supply crisis. The 485-x tax incentive replaced the expired 421-a program for new construction. Both need full funding. Write your state legislators and demand expanded voucher access for families exiting shelter and real investment in affordable housing production.

This action is part of our Housing coverage.