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25-02-2025
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How to apply for rental assistance in NYC
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Whether you're a family facing eviction or trying to leave a shelter, you may qualify for rental assistance from the city. Several programs will help pay rent for families and individuals, including one full year of rent for families leaving city shelters and monthly support for families already on cash assistance. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State The state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program stopped accepting applicants in 2023. The city also closed its waitlist for Section 8 housing vouchers in June. Family Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS): Rent supplement for families already receiving cash assistance who are facing eviction, have been evicted, or have lost their homes due to domestic violence, health or safety issues. How to apply: If you are not in a shelter, submit your request for rental assistance via Access HRA's website or mobile app. If you are in a shelter, apply through a FHEPS provider, shelter housing specialist or case manager. To see if you qualify, click here. City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS): Rental assistance for individuals and families who have a gross income of under 200% of the federal poverty level anywhere in New York state. How to apply: You can apply for CityFHEPS through its nonprofit partner, Homebase. Homebase has 20 offices across New York City, who will connect you with a case manager and determine your eligibility for CityFHEPS. To find a Homebase location, click here. To check your eligibility, click here. Pathway Home: Monthly rental assistance for people leaving city shelters and living with friends and family while they search for housing. How to apply: This application form must be submitted through a shelter case manager, DHS shelter housing specialist, HRA shelter or Homebase provider. Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA): One year of rent for people living in DSS shelters to move within or outside of New York state, given they have recurring income and a rent that does not exceed 40% of that income. A shelter case manager or housing specialist will identify and contact households who may be eligible for SOTA rental assistance. If you think you are eligible, reach out to your case manager or housing specialist. Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-02-2025
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Rental assistance in NYC: Programs and how to qualify
NEW YORK (PIX11) – For New Yorkers who may be at risk of eviction or homelessness, the city offers multiple rental assistance programs to help residents through difficult times. The Department of Social Services can help connect New Yorkers to the rental assistance program best suited for their needs. Additionally, the department can help connect residents to other programs available through the state and federal government. More Local News Below is a list of some of the rental assistance programs available and how to know if one qualifies for them. This program helps individuals and families find and keep housing. Through the program, a tenant who lives in New York State can have their monthly rent paid for up to five years. Eligible candidates include: Low-income families who live in shelters Individual adults who live in shelters Low-income families and adults who are at risk of becoming homeless For those who live in shelters, information can be found from a case manager or housing specialist. For those who live in the community, residents can be screened for CityFHEPS eligibility at a Homebase location. FHEPS pays some or all of the rent for families who have been evicted, are facing eviction, or have lost housing due to domestic violence. Eligible candidates include: Families receiving Cash Assistance (CA) Families who have lost housing because of health or safety issues, or from certain court decisions Families with a pregnant person, a child under 18-years-old, or a child under 19-years-old who is enrolled full-time in high school or a vocational or technical training program Fmilies in a HRA or DHS shelter Families who are currently being evicted or were evicted in NYC within the last 12 months Interested residents can apply online. Families eligible for this program may receive up to 60 months of federally funded cash assistance. In most cases, residents who receive temporary cash assistance may be required to work and/or take part in educational activities. Residents can find a list of eligibility requirements online. If eligible, New Yorkers interested in this program can apply through AccessHRA. New Yorkers may be eligible for one-shot cash assistance in the event they cannot pay their bills because of job loss, if they're getting paid less by their jobs, or if they've had another emergency like an unexpected medical situation. Emergency assistance can help if a person is: Homeless or at risk of losing their home Has had their gas or electricity shut off or received notice that it will be Has lost clothes, personal items, or furniture because of theft, fire, or a natural disaster Has been affected by domestic violence Have other issues that affect the health and safety of themselves or their family More information on this program and application details can also be found on AccessHRA under the 'One Shot Deal' section. Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
