Narrative of Resolution:
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To operate a Rental Supplement Program
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $250,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO OPERATE A RENTAL SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently awarded the Department of Social Services a "Rental Supplement Program" (RSP) grant, renewable annually for start-up costs and administrative and program related costs; and
WHEREAS, the County is providing $250,000 to supplement the OTDA RSP grant for the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and to continue to serve households that earn up to 50% of area median income and are either currently in temporary emergency housing, recipients of social security benefits, chronically homeless, and/or victims of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, the County funded RSP may be used to pay for up to 100% of the Fair Market rent for said housing for an estimated 40 recipient households for up to 12 months, if eligible; and
WHEREAS, the County funded RSP will continue until a household's income increases to a level where their monthly rent is at or below 30 % of their total income, and therefore considered affordable; and
WHEREAS, The County funded RSP may also be used to pay limited rental arrears to maintain permanent housing; and
WHEREAS, the County funded RSP may also be used to pay for security deposits, not to exceed, the amount of one month's rent, in order to secure permanent housing; and
WHEREAS, the County funded RSP is restricted to Sullivan County residents, who are United States citizens, T and U visa holders, and/or permanent residents only. Sullivan County does not, and shall not, discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender ex...
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