Regulations

Contact the Division of Shelter Oversight and Compliance at 518-486-4040 or otda.sm.css.bss@otda.ny.gov with questions and inquiries about shelter programs and services.

18 NYCRR Chapter II Regulations of the Department of Social Services

• Shelters for Adults & Families
  • Part 352.3 (g)–(h) - Standards for Placement in Hotels/Motels and the Required LDSS Inspections;
  • Part 352.35 - Eligibility for Temporary Housing Assistance for Homeless Persons
  • Part 352.37 - Emergency Measures Concerning Shelters for the Homeless
  • Part 352.38 - Security Measures - Requirements for Security Plan Submissions and Priority Incident Reporting
  • Part 352.39 - Operational Plan Submissions and Requirements for Uncertified Shelters
  • Part 352.8(b)(1) - Amended 6/22/16 - Submission of Operating Budgets & Per Diem Rates for all Shelter Types
• Certified Shelters for Adults and Adult Families
  • Part 491 – Shelter for Adults and Adult Families
  • Part 491 Resident Rights
• Certified Shelters for Families
  • Part 900 - Residential Rights
  • Part 900 - Shelter for Families
• All Shelters for Families, Certified and Uncertified
  • Part 901-1.1 - Mandated reporter requirement, Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, and Register of Substantiated Category One Cases of Abuse or Neglect.

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