NY S09195

Establishes a home stability support program requiring local social services districts to provide shelter supplements equal to 85% of fair market rent to eligible homeless individuals and families to prevent eviction.

Defines eligibility to include individuals and families receiving public assistance who are homeless or face imminent loss of housing, with broad criteria for homelessness including living in shelters, cars, or institutions.

Provides up to 5 years of shelter supplements for eligible recipients, with continued coverage for 1 year if they lose public assistance eligibility but remain below 200% of federal poverty level.

Requires the commissioner to contract with not-for-profit agencies to provide home stability support services including conflict resolution, legal services referrals, benefits advocacy, and relocation assistance.

Allocates 14,000 new shelter supplements annually statewide, distributed by district based on their share of households below federal poverty level, with the state reimbursing 100% of costs through federal funds and state funds.