Section 8 Payments Delayed for December After Government Shutdown

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Following a record 43-day government shutdown, funding for Section 8 housing assistance has been delayed for December, according to a statement from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).

NYCHA, as well as other public housing authorities across the nation, were informed of the lapse in funding by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday, the statement said. It comes as a result of administrative issues following the government shutdown.

“NYCHA is assessing interim options and will distribute funding as soon as it becomes available from HUD,” the statement read.

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