NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 11-04 — Calculation of Monthly Pathway Home Payments to Host Families.

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(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section or where the host family has requested to receive a lower monthly payment, HRA shall pay the host family for up to one year for as long as the household continues to reside in the residence in accordance with the Pathway Home maximum monthly rent amount

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Effective: 11/15/2018Last amended: 9/13/2025

§ 11-04 Calculation of Monthly Pathway Home Payments to Host Families.

RCNY § 11-04

(a)Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section or where the host family has requested to receive a lower monthly payment, HRA shall pay the host family for up to one year for as long as the household continues to reside in the residence in accordance with the Pathway Home maximum monthly rent amounts published on HRA’s website.

(b)Where the primary occupant receives PA, the Pathway Home payments shall not exceed the difference between the primary occupant's payment obligation for the residence and the primary occupant's shelter allowance under Section 352.3 of Title 18 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations at the time of the effective date of the household's lease or rental agreement.

(c)Where the host family resides in a rent-stabilized apartment, the Pathway Home payments shall not exceed what the household's proportionate share of the rent would be under Section 2525.7 of Title 9 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations. Where the host family resides in a rent-controlled apartment, the Pathway Home payments shall not exceed the amount the primary tenant is being charged by the landlord. (Added City Record 10/16/2018, eff. 11/15/2018; amended City Record 8/14/2025, eff. 9/13/2025)

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