Overview
- Boston Housing Authority told about 6,000 landlords it had only $10 million available and issued roughly 25% of expected December payments while awaiting about $30 million from HUD.
- NYCHA said it was assessing interim options and would release funds as soon as HUD provides them, following formal notice that December payments would be delayed.
- Housing authorities in multiple jurisdictions, including Boston, New York and Boca Raton, warned landlords to expect late Housing Choice Voucher disbursements this month.
- BHA’s annual HUD allocation was approximately $30 million below its operating costs this year, underscoring reliance on year-end shortfall funds that have not yet been approved.
- Landlord groups and tenant advocates cautioned that delayed subsidies could strain small property owners and make some less willing to rent to voucher holders.