Public Housing Law § 620 · Article 14-A. Housing Access Voucher Pilot Program
Vouchers statewide
Text — Law content up to date as of September 4, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
* § 620. Vouchers statewide. Notwithstanding section six hundred ten of this article, any voucher issued pursuant to this article may be used for housing anywhere in the state. The commissioner shall inform voucher holders that a voucher may be used anywhere in the state and, to the extent practicable, the commissioner shall assist voucher holders in finding housing in the area of their choice. Provided further, however, that a voucher must be used in the county in which it was issued, or within the city of New York, if the voucher was issued within the city of New York, for no less than one year before it can be used in a different jurisdiction, unless the issuing housing access voucher local administrator grants a waiver, or the voucher holder, or a family member thereof, is or has been the victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
* NB Expires May 1, 2030
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- Law content up to date as of September 4, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- The Senate's note "Expires May 1, 2030": in force until then.
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