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DHCD seeks a 30% larger FY27 operating allowance; advocates press for more rental-assistance funding
Summary
The Department of Housing and Community Development's FY27 operating budget would rise nearly 30% to $729 million, driven by federal rental subsidies and energy programs; testimony and witnesses urged increased funding for the Community Schools Rental Assistance pilot, which saw $31 million in requests for $10 million available.
The Department of Housing and Community Development(DHCD) presented its FY27 operating request to the Health and Human Services Subcommittee, defending a near-30% increase in the operating allowance while facing questions about program capacity and grant priorities.
Emily Haskell, budget analyst with the Department of Legislative Services, said DHCD's FY27 operating allowance increases nearly 30% to $729,000,000. Federal rental-subsidy programs account for the largest share of the increase, including $384,000,000 for project-based Housing Assistance Payments administered statewide. DLS identified several drivers of the increase: higher rental and utility costs, expanded…
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