NYC Issues Emergency Executive Order No. 2.6

Order extends temporary housing response to recent arrivals increase

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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New York City Mayor has issued Emergency Executive Order No. 2.6, extending the state of emergency first declared in October 2022 and the operation of Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers to provide temporary housing in response to a substantial increase in arrivals in recent years. The order requires the Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services to develop a plan by February 19, 2026 to phase out the continued use of facilities operated under the suspensions and modifications of laws and rules.

Why it matters

The ongoing state of emergency and need for temporary housing centers highlights the challenges New York City has faced in managing a significant influx of new arrivals in recent years, straining the city's resources and social services. The order aims to develop a plan to transition away from the temporary measures and return to normal operations.

The details

Emergency Executive Order No. 2.6 extends the state of emergency first declared in October 2022 and the operation of temporary housing facilities, known as Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers, that have been used to provide shelter in response to a substantial increase in arrivals to the city in recent years. The order requires the Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services to develop a plan by February 19, 2026 to phase out the continued use of these facilities that have relied on suspensions and modifications of laws and rules.

  • The state of emergency was first declared by Emergency Executive Order No. 224 on October 7, 2022.
  • Emergency Executive Order No. 2.5, dated January 30, 2026, is extended for five days by this new order.
  • The plan to phase out the use of temporary housing facilities must be developed and submitted to the Mayor by February 19, 2026.

The players

New York City Mayor

The mayor of New York City who issued Emergency Executive Order No. 2.6.

Department of Social Services

A New York City agency that will be developing the plan to phase out the use of temporary housing facilities.

Department of Homeless Services

A New York City agency that will be developing the plan to phase out the use of temporary housing facilities.

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What’s next

The plan to phase out the use of temporary housing facilities must be developed and submitted to the Mayor by February 19, 2026.

The takeaway

New York City is working to transition away from the temporary measures put in place to address a significant influx of new arrivals in recent years, with the goal of returning to normal operations and services. The development of a plan to phase out the use of emergency temporary housing facilities is a key step in this process.