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NYC Extends Emergency Order for Temporary Housing
Mayor issues new directive to phase out use of emergency shelters as migrant crisis continues
Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:07am
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New York City Mayor has issued Emergency Executive Order No. 2.17, extending the state of emergency first declared in October 2022 for an additional 30 days. The order also extends a previous directive to continue operating temporary emergency housing facilities, while requiring the Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services to develop a plan to phase out the use of these facilities.
Why it matters
The ongoing migrant crisis in New York City has led to a sustained need for temporary emergency housing, prompting the mayor to repeatedly extend the state of emergency declaration. However, the city is now seeking to develop a plan to transition away from these temporary measures and find more permanent solutions.
The details
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.17 extends the state of emergency first declared in October 2022 for an additional 30 days. It also extends a previous directive to continue operating temporary emergency housing facilities for 5 more days. The order requires the Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services to regularly update the mayor on the implementation of an action plan to phase out the continued use of these emergency facilities.
- The state of emergency was first declared in Emergency Executive Order No. 224, dated October 7, 2022.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.16, dated March 26, 2026, is extended for 5 days.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.17 extends the state of emergency for an additional 30 days.
The players
New York City Mayor
The mayor of New York City, who has the authority to declare a state of emergency and issue executive orders in response to the ongoing migrant crisis.
Department of Social Services
A New York City government agency responsible for providing social services and assistance, including the operation of temporary emergency housing facilities.
Department of Homeless Services
A New York City government agency responsible for addressing homelessness, including the operation of temporary emergency housing facilities.
What’s next
The Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services are required to regularly update the mayor on the implementation of an action plan to phase out the continued use of the temporary emergency housing facilities.
The takeaway
The ongoing migrant crisis in New York City has led to a sustained need for temporary emergency housing, prompting the mayor to repeatedly extend the state of emergency declaration. However, the city is now seeking to develop a plan to transition away from these temporary measures and find more permanent solutions to address the housing needs of new arrivals.
