The New York City government meeting on September 30, 2025, focused on the administration of the Section 8 and Emergency Housing Voucher Program, with significant discussions surrounding the management of housing resources and the challenges faced by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).

One of the key topics was the status of the FEG homes, which are individual houses primarily located in Southeast Queens and the Rockaway area. These homes, inherited mostly from the 1970s, have been converted into homeownership opportunities, often in partnership with organizations like Habitat for Humanity. NYCHA aims to sell these homes first to the families currently occupying them, and if that is not feasible, to income-qualified buyers, including other NYCHA residents. There are approximately 100 homes remaining, and NYCHA plans to announce a strategy to make them available soon.

The meeting also addressed the coordination between NYCHA and other housing agencies, such as the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Housing and Community Renewal (HCR). While these agencies operate separate programs, they maintain regular communication to ensure effective management of housing resources.

Council members raised concerns about the number of landlords participating in NYCHA's Section 8 program, which currently includes 27,000 landlords. They inquired about potential impacts from proposed federal changes and how NYCHA is preparing for these developments. Additionally, discussions included the issue of source of income discrimination, with NYCHA's role being described as minimal. The agency advises voucher holders to contact the Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) for complaints, but it does not track these complaints directly.

The meeting highlighted the ongoing challenges in managing housing resources and the need for better tracking of discrimination complaints to improve support for voucher holders. As NYCHA continues to navigate these issues, the outcomes of proposed federal changes and the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration remain critical for the future of housing assistance in New York City.