Gov. Hochul to Target Voucher Discrimination in Annual Address
In a state like New York where demand for affordable housing far outstrips supply—particularly among the lowest income households—rental vouchers can offer a lifeline.
Yet it is common for voucher holders to face discrimination from landlords and brokers while hunting for apartments. To combat this issue, Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to announce a new enforcement unit as part of her State of the State Address Tuesday, City Limits has learned—one of roughly a dozen expected housing-related announcements.
