NYC Council Files to Join Lawsuit Against Mayor Adams Over Housing Voucher Program

The New York City Council has filed court papers to join a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams, accusing his administration of failing to implement housing voucher reforms aimed at preventing homelessness.

• The NYC Council seeks to join a class-action lawsuit originally filed by the Legal Aid Society, challenging Mayor Adams' refusal to enact housing voucher reforms.
• The dispute centers on the CityFHEPS program, designed to help low-income New Yorkers avoid eviction and homelessness by expanding access to rental assistance.
• Mayor Adams vetoed the reforms last June, citing legal concerns and a projected $17 billion cost, which the Council argues is inflated.
• The Council's motion argues that the mayor's refusal to implement the reforms violates the City Charter and usurps the powers of the Council.
• The lawsuit aims to force the implementation of the reforms, which include raising income eligibility caps and eliminating the requirement for beneficiaries to enter a homeless shelter before applying for a voucher.

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