In this HF Briefing paper on 500mm the case is made for $500 million in additional State capital funding for affordable and supportive housing in the next State budget. Housing First argues that it can be a cost-effective, fiscally-responsible strategy for economic growth that will create thousands of jobs, leverage billions of dollars in new private investment, and help thousands of New Yorkers find apartments and homes they can afford.
NEW YORK STATE RURAL ADVOCATES 
I am waiting on funding for the First Time Homebuyers Program. Is that funding availible in this Budget proposal? If the moneys are in the Budget when will they becomes ready to use? Can these monise be allocated before the pass of the budget. Reason why I ask is cause I have been waiting quit some time now for this funding and don’t want to lose the home I picked. Thank you in advance