The report submitted in accordance with FY2025 Final Budget Line Item 7004-9034 outlines the funding and distribution of reentry programs aimed at assisting individuals exiting incarceration. The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) have established two distinct programs: one providing permanent housing vouchers for individuals exiting long-term incarceration, and another offering sponsor-based transitional housing with comprehensive support services. The average subsidy for the permanent housing vouchers is reported at $1,693 per month, while the sponsor-based program averages $21,429 per year per client. EOPSS estimates that 128 individuals qualify for the voucher program, with demographic data indicating a significant representation of Black/African American individuals among those eligible.

The report also details the planned distribution of funds, forecasting over $600,000 to be spent on vouchers in FY25, with specific contracts awarded to various organizations to serve different populations. EOHLC has issued 30 vouchers based on referrals from the Department of Corrections, with varying statuses of placement among the recipients. Additionally, the report highlights the range of reentry services available to participants, including health insurance applications, discharge planning, and employment preparation. The average subsidy cost for FY24 was $1,787 per month, with no prior data available for the sponsor-based program as it has only recently begun housing clients. For further inquiries, contact information for the Undersecretary of the Division of Public Housing & Rental Assistance is provided, including a new email address for communication.