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Department of Homeless Services

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Records updated 2026-08-06 As of 2024-06-01

How to petition a city agency

Petitioning asks an agency to begin rulemaking. It is different from commenting on an already-proposed rule, and different again from speaking at a public hearing on one.

CityScroll identified Department of Homeless Services from an explicit CityScroll–NYC Rules agency resolution.

This is the City's general rulemaking-petition guidance. CityScroll has not indexed a published petition procedure for Department of Homeless Services, so it does not name an exact destination here. That is missing evidence, not a finding that you cannot petition this body.

Describe the rule you want adopted, amended, or repealed. Open the official petition form.
Send the completed form to the responsible agency. Read the official guidance.
The agency must reply within 60 days. See the authoritative NYC Rules requirement.

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What rule should the agency adopt, amend, or repeal?
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What may happen: the agency declines and gives its reason, or proceeds and initiates CAPA rulemaking.

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Who leads this agency?

Joslyn Carter, Administrator

Source and confidence

Source: NYC Open Data · t3jq-9nkf (opens the source dataset in a new tab)
Source last updated: 2026-08-09
Confidence: Strong · Publisher record

Community board budget requests this agency answers

40 community board budget requests for fiscal year 2027 name this agency as the one responsible for answering them. They come from 25 community boards.

A request is what the board asked for. A response is the written answer published for it on that date. Neither is funding, a commitment or delivery, and a request with a supportive answer is not a project.

Each request keeps the district that made it and that board's own priority order. Nothing here is a citywide ranking, and none of it scores how the agency answered.

No request here carries an answer that reads differently between the two publications.

Manhattan Community Board 5

5 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Provide new homeless shelters or SROs 305202701C
Priority 01 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Funding and/or headcount was recently added. OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Expand street outreach 305202705E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Funding and/or headcount was recently added. OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Provide new homeless shelters or SROs 305202702C
Priority 02 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other request for services for the homeless 305202706E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: Note that HOME-STAT serves as resources for tracking homelessness trends. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Provide new homeless shelters or SROs 305202703C
Priority 03 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Manhattan Community Board 9

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other capital budget request for DHS 309202701C
Priority 01 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · Location the board gave: 610 WEST 111 STREET, New York, NY, USA
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 More information is needed from the agency before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other capital request 309202701CS
Priority 01 among this board's continued support requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · Location the board gave: 1763 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, New York, NY, USA
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 More information is needed from the agency before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Expand street outreach 309202703E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Funding and/or headcount was recently added. OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Queens Community Board 4

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other capital budget request for DHS 404202701C
Priority 01 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 More information is needed from the agency before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other request for services for the homeless 404202702E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: We invite to look at DSS programs and offerings available at https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/about/HRA_Guide_to_Services_WEB.pdf This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other capital budget request for DHS 404202702C
Priority 02 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Bronx Community Board 10

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Upgrade existing facilities for the homeless 110202701C
Priority 01 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation of this request is needed. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Upgrade existing facilities for the homeless 110202702C
Priority 02 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: DHS shares the goal that every shelter should have reliable Wi-Fi. In practice, this can be challenging, as some of our facilities are quite old and not well suited for Wi-Fi installation due to building construction or connectivity limitations (e.g., thick cement walls). That said, all families with children sites either have Wi-Fi or are actively in the queue to receive it. For single adult and adult family (AF) sites, Wi-Fi is not currently a requirement; however, many of these shelters do provide Wi-Fi in common areas, and some also offer computer labs. For sites that do not have on-site Wi-Fi, we work to ensure that clients are informed about where and how they can access Wi-Fi as needed. DHS remains open to ongoing conversations about additional ways to expand and improve Wi-Fi access. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Community Board 9

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Expand street outreach 209202701E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Funding and/or headcount was recently added. OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Upgrade existing facilities for the homeless 209202702C
Priority 01 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: DSS invites community boards and elected officials to submit proposed locations for new shelter sites. Note, there is an RFP process - sites are determined based on whether they meet the criteria. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Community Board 14

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Improve safety at homeless shelters 214202703E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation of this request is needed. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Expand street outreach 214202704E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: DHS collaborates closely with other City Agencies, local community-based organizations (CBOs), and our non-profit contracted providers to develop innovative strategies and strengthen effective existing services. While identifying and expanding best practices is a key goal, it is equally essential to recognize the importance of building trust with unsheltered clients. Given the potential traumas they may have experienced, establishing these relationships often requires considerable time and patience. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Manhattan Community Board 3

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other request for services for the homeless 303202703E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Funding and/or headcount was recently added. OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other facilities for homeless requests 303202704E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Funding and/or headcount was recently added. OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Manhattan Community Board 8

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other facilities for homeless requests 308202701C
Priority 01 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been completed. Explanation: DSS is committed to connecting New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to permanent housing and has made significant investments through various programs. The Agency works with several providers and HPD to provide permanent and supportive housing for the homeless. Through the newly established Affordable Housing Services program, the Agency is leveraging CityFHEPS vouchers to create deeply affordable, high quality housing for New Yorkers who have resided in shelter for a long time and have been unable to find housing. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Expand street outreach 308202702E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of Homeless Services
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Funding and/or headcount was recently added. OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Manhattan Community Board 10

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.

Queens Community Board 1

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.