The Adams Administration is proposing a rule change that would increase rent for some low-income families using CityFHEPS vouchers from 30% to 40% of their income. Learn more about this proposed change and why it’s harmful.
Take Action
The city’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) is accepting comments about this proposed rule change until May 30, 2025. Submit a public comment on the proposed rule online, or email it to: NYCRules@hra.nyc.gov (Subject: “CityFHEPS Rule Changes”). Do you plan to submit a comment? Email Sara at sara@openheartsinitiative.org to let us know! Looking for talking points? Reach out to Sara at sara@openheartsinitiative.org, and we’ll send you some!
Join WIN’s citywide call-in day on Thursday, May 22, any time between 12pm-5pm, to help flood the Mayor’s office with calls demanding he withdraw this proposed rule change. Sign up to participate (you’ll receive instructions and a script for calling)—and let us know if you sign up as well by emailing sara@openheartsinitiative.org, to help us keep track of how many OHI members are taking action.