One of the four new apartment buildings is located at 4427 White Plains Road in Wakefield. It has been leased to families and individuals with CityFHEPS.

The Department of Homeless Services and community-based organizations are working together to create more housing for people with CityFHEPS vouchers. The vouchers support low-income families and individuals who are currently in the shelter system and need rental assistance.

DSS says there are more than 9,000 people living in city shelters with CityFHEPS vouchers.

"Housing availability is the biggest challenge to getting people out of shelter, with 1.4% vacancy rate and an even lower vacancy rate for units at cheaper rents its incredibly difficult to find, we are using every tool in our tool box to support clients in finding a new home," said Meghan Smith, the associate commissioner for rehousing operations for DHS.