New York City Department of Homeless Services
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| Formed | 1993 |
| Jurisdiction | New York City |
| Headquarters | 33 Beaver Street, 17th Floor New York, NY 10004 |
| Employees | 1,949 (2015) |
| Annual budget | $2.861 Billion (FY 2021) |
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| Parent department | New York City Human Resources Administration |
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| Website | www |
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The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is an agency within the government of New York City that provides services to the homeless, though its ultimate aim is to eliminate homelessness. The guiding principles of the department were outlined by the New York City Commission on the Homeless in 1992: to operate an emergency shelter system for people without housing alternatives, provide services and resources to assist shelter residents in gaining independent housing, and partner with local agencies and non-profits to provide these services. Its two rules are compiled in title 31 of the New York City Rules; state regulations are primarily compiled in title 18 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations.