Constitution Rights Org Edu

https://www.nyc.gov/site/rentfreeze/tools/tools.page

Freeze rent

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page

CityFHEPS

CityFHEPS is a rental assistance supplement to help individuals and families find and keep housing. It is administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes both the
Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the Human Resources Administration (HRA).

CityFHEPS has replaced the LINC, SEPS, and CITYFEPS rental assistance programs.  There is now one program to make it easier for people to get help, easier for landlords to get payments, and easier for DSS to manage cases.

New LINC, SEPS, and CITYFEPS applications are no longer being accepted.  Current SEPS and LINC 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 clients will be converted to CityFHEPS when they renew, starting April 1, 2019*. CITYFEPS clients will be transitioned to CityFHEPS over the next year.

If you are currently receiving CityFHEPS and your income has changed or your CityFHEPS rent has increased, your local Homebase can assist you with requesting a modification to your CityFHEPS Rental Assistance Supplement.

Read the CityFHEPS FAQ for Clients At Risk of Entering Shelter
Available in English, Spanish/Español, Chinese (Traditional)/繁體中文, Chinese (Simplified)/简体中文, Russian/Русский, Arabic/العربية, Haitian Creole/Kreyòl Ayisyen, Korean/한국어, Bengali/বাংলা, Urdu/اردو, Polish/Polski, French/Français

Read the CityFHEPS FAQ for Clients In Shelter
Available in English, Spanish/Español, Chinese (Traditional)/繁體中文, Chinese (Simplified)/简体中文, Russian/Русский, Arabic/العربية, Haitian Creole/Kreyòl Ayisyen, Korean/한국어, Bengali/বাংলা, Urdu/اردو, Polish/Polski, French/Français

Read the CityFHEPS FAQ for Landlords and Brokers

Learn how to register an apartment, room, or SRO to rent through CityFHEPS

Important CityFHEPS Forms and Documents
* Nothing will change for clients already enrolled in LINC 6.

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page

Homebase
Homebase provides New Yorkers experiencing housing instability in the community with various homeless prevention services and aftercare services to families and individuals exiting NYC DHS shelter to permanent housing. Homebase locations are servicing clients either via phone or for in-person services. Anyone seeking Homebase services should call the office in advance to schedule an appointment.

Please use the Homebase locator to find the Homebase location that serves the ZIP code you currently reside in, along with the facility's phone number. You may be eligible for Homebase services if you:

Are at imminent risk of entering the New York City shelter system
Are low-income
Want to remain stably housed in your community
Resources
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Manhattan | Bronx | Brooklyn | Queens | Staten Island

Use the Homebase locator (Accessible)

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Services
Dedicated Homebase staff across the five boroughs are available to evaluate households' specific needs, offering a variety of services to help New Yorkers achieve housing stability, including:
Services to prevent eviction
Assistance obtaining public benefits
Emergency rental assistance
Education and job placement assistance
Financial counseling and money management
Help relocating
Short-term financial assistance
Read Frequently Asked Questions.

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Audio Description: Information about Homebase, a DHS program providing homelessness preventions services to those at risk of eviction.

Woman speaker: You're working hard but still struggling to make ends meet, and you're behind on your rent. Now you're facing possible eviction. You can't imagine your kid going through it. What do you tell her? We can help your family in your home, but you have to let us know that you need help. Please, reach out before you are forced out of your home.

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Reach out before you are forced out of your home.
Visit nyc.gov/homebase or call 311 today to find out how Homebase can help you.

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase-locations.page

Homebase Locations
We have Homebase locations throughout the five boroughs. Find your nearest Homebase via the map and list of the Homebase locations below. Click on the menu icon in the map's upper left corner to select specific provider offices. Or click on a marker on the map below to see further information about that location. Text listings of locations are listed to the left. Screen reader users can navigate to the list view heading for a list organized by borough.
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Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island

Bronx
Mott Haven
Bronxworks
630 Jackson Avenue
347-704-0001
Serving ZIP Codes: 10451, 10452, 10454, 10455
Grand Concourse
Bronxworks
1130 Grand Concourse
718-508-3107
Serving ZIP Codes: 10456
Unionport
Catholic Charities Community Services
2155 Blackrock Avenue
718-414-1050
Serving ZIP Codes: 10462, 10472, 10473, 10474
Hunts Point
Catholic Charities Community Services
890 Garrison Avenue
929-259-9430
Serving ZIP Codes: 10462, 10472, 10473, 10474
Bronxdale
Catholic Charities Community Services
2901 Whiteplains Road
347-913-4694
Serving ZIP Codes: 10461, 10464, 10465, 10466, 10469, 10475
Woodlawn
Catholic Charities Community Services
4377 Bronx Boulevard
347-947-3920
Serving ZIP Codes: 10461, 10464, 10465, 10466, 10469, 10475
Morris Heights
Help USA
1981 Sedgwick Avenue
718-215-6453
Serving ZIP Codes: 10467, 10470, 10453, 10463, 10468, 10471
Williamsbridge
Help USA
815 Burke Avenue, Bronx NY 10467
646-905-5289
Serving ZIP Codes: 10467, 10470, 10453, 10463, 10468, 10471
Mount Hope
Help USA
1780 Grand Concourse
347-226-4540
Serving ZIP Codes: 10457, 10458
Parkchester
Help USA
1860 East Tremont Avenue
718-299-8473
Serving ZIP Codes: 10459, 10460

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Brooklyn
Bedford-Stuyvesant
CAMBA
1958 Fulton Street
718-408-5756 x37100
Serving ZIP Codes: 11201, 11205, 11213, 11215, 11216, 11217, 11225, 11231, 11233, 11238
Crown Heights
CAMBA
1117 Eastern Parkway
718-622-7323
Serving ZIP Codes: 11201, 11205, 11213, 11215, 11216, 11217, 11225, 11231, 11233, 11238
Flatbush
CAMBA
2244 Church Avenue
718-408-5766
Serving ZIP Codes: 11204, 11209, 11210, 11214, 11218, 11219, 11220, 11223, 11224, 11226, 11228, 11229, 11230, 11232, 11235
East New York
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services
1900A Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-514-8034
Serving ZIP Codes: 11203, 11234, 11236
East New York
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services
3060 Fulton Street
929-234-3036
Serving ZIP Codes: 11207, 11208, 11239
East New York
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services
560 Livonia Avenue
718-408-7181
Serving ZIP Codes: 11207, 11208, 11239
Bushwick
RiseBoro Community Partnership
90 Beaver Street
718-366-4300
Serving ZIP Codes: 11206, 11211, 11221, 11222, 11237, 11249, 11251
Bushwick North
RiseBoro Community Partnership
1475 Myrtle Avenue
347-295-3738
Serving ZIP Codes: 11206, 11211, 11221, 11222, 11237, 11249, 11251
Brownsville
RiseBoro Community Partnership
145 East 98th Street
917-819-3200
Serving ZIP Codes: 11212
Brownsville
RiseBoro Community Partnership
1875 Broadway, 1st fl
917-819-3200
Serving ZIP Codes: 11212

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Manhattan
Washington Heights
SUS - Urgent Housing Programs, Inc.
516 West 181st St, 4th Floor
917-492-1019
Serving residents in all of Manhattan
East Harlem
SUS - Urgent Housing Programs, Inc.
2322 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor
917-492-1019
Serving residents in all of Manhattan

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Queens
Jamaica
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services
161-10 Jamaica Avenue, 5th Floor
718-674-1000
Serving residents in all of Queens
Rockaways
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services
1847 Mott Avenue
718-647-1015
Serving residents in all of Queens

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Staten Island
St. George
CAMBA
120 Stuyvesant Place, 4th Floor, Suite 413
718-282-6473
Serving residents in all of Staten Island
Tompkinsville
CAMBA
209 Bay Street
718-226-0496
Serving residents in all of Staten Island

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/rental-assistance.page

Rental Assistance
Rental assistance programs help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness move out of shelter and into stable housing by providing monthly rent supplements. Since 2014, DSS-HRA has helped more than 150,000 New Yorkers secure housing through the programs this Administration rebuilt from scratch, including remaining in their homes and avoiding eviction or moving out of shelter into permanent housing.

The Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes both the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the Human Resources Administration (HRA), can help you connect to rental assistance programs like CityFHEPS, and many other programs available through the State and Federal Government.

I Am at Risk of Eviction or Entering Shelter
I Am Currently In Shelter
I Am a Landlord or Broker
Read more about the benefits New York City's Rental Assistance programs offer for landlords
View the interactive version of the above flyer.
I Am Already Receiving a Rent Subsidy or Have a Voucher
Source of Income Discrimination: Know Your Rights When Apartment Hunting
Rental Assistance Programs
Learn more about the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Learn More About CityFHEPS
Learn More About FHEPS
Learn More About SOTA
Rental Assistance Forms and Documents
Register an apartment, room, or SRO to rent through CityFHEPS, FHEPS, or SOTA (NYC only)

Open Doors: Resources for New Yorkers Facing Housing Instability
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This guide lists the many resources that exist for New Yorkers looking for housing, such as rental assistance. It explains what Source of Income Discrimination is and how we can help. It also provides guidance on navigating the apartment search process.

View the Open Doors Guide.

View the Interactive Open Doors Guide.

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/facing-eviction.page

I Am at Risk of Eviction or Entering Shelter
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, many HRA locations are consolidating until further notice. If your needs cannot be met by ACCESS HRA, call 311 or consult the HRA Locations page for more information.

To apply for Rental Assistance, you must visit one of DSS' Homebase or Housing Assistance Program (HAP) partner locations. There are over 20 offices across the five boroughs of New York City.

Homebase will help you develop a personalized plan to overcome an immediate housing crisis and achieve housing stability. They can connect you to rental assistance programs like CityFHEPS, as well as other programs which may help you.
Learn more about Homebase and find the nearest location to you

HAP (formerly called SEPS) can help connect single adults and adult families to CityFHEPS.
Find the nearest HAP location to you

Legal Assistance
Free legal services may be available to low-income tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. New York City is implementing universal access to counsel for tenants in housing court, starting with the highest-need areas of the city.
Learn more about legal services for tenants

Rental Assistance Programs
Rental assistance programs that may be available include:

CityFHEPS
CityFHEPS is a rent supplement to help individuals and families find and keep housing. It combines seven previous rental assistance programs into one.

Read the CityFHEPS FAQ for Clients At Risk of Entering Shelter

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Español
繁體中文
简体中文
Русский
العربية
Kreyòl Ayisyen
한국어
বাংলা
اردو
Polski
Français
Learn More About CityFHEPS

The Family Homelessness & Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS)
FHEPS is a rent supplement for families with children who receive Cash Assistance and have been evicted or are facing eviction, who lost their housing due to a domestic violence situation, or who have lost their housing because of health or safety issues.
Learn more about FHEPS

HOME TBRA
HRA HOME TBRA is a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded rental assistance program run by the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) under the oversight of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). HRA HOME TBRA will help tenants afford the cost of rent. The application period for the HRA HOME TBRA program has closed.
Learn more about Home TBRA

Rental Assistance Forms and Documents
Important forms and documents for rental assistance programs

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/home-tbra.page

HOME TBRA
HRA HOME TBRA is a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded rental assistance program run by the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) under the oversight of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). HRA HOME TBRA will help tenants afford the cost of rent. The application period for the HRA HOME TBRA program has closed.

Program Information
HOME TBRA Fact Sheet (read in Spanish)
HOME TBRA Administrative Plan
Housing Resources
Annual Recertification
Information on Annual Recertification
HOME TBRA Recertification Form
Supplemental Forms
Form 4 – Declaration of Un-reimbursed Medical and Pharmacy Expenses
Form 5 – Declaration of Un-reimbursed Disability Expenses
Form 6 – Addition of Household Member
Form 7 – Removal of Household Member
Form 8 – Declaration of Citizenship Status
Landlord and Broker Forms
HOME Rental Assistance Program Update: EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2018 Broker Fee of 15%
Broker's Request Form (HRA 121)
Security Deposit Voucher (W-147N)
Tenant Furniture Allowance Request (W-137A)
W9
Power of Attorney
Landlord EFT form
Landlord Package
Landlord recertification package
Inspections
HOME TBRA inspections are completed by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Here's an example of a HUD HQS Inspection Checklist.
After a potential HOME TBRA landlord submits a complete landlord packet, HRA will request an inspection from HPD. If the apartment does not pass an initial inspection, the landlord may request a re-inspection.

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page

FHEPS is a rent supplement for families with children who receive Cash Assistance and have been evicted or are facing eviction, who lost their housing due to a domestic violence situation, or who have lost their housing because of health or safety issues. Formerly known as the Family Eviction Prevention Supplement (FEPS), the program has been expanded to include survivors of domestic violence and their children, as per under Social Services Law Sec. 459-a(1). Additionally, administration of the program is transitioning from the State to the City. Potentially eligible families in the community can apply for FHEPS at an HRA Benefits Access Center or begin the process by submitting a special grant request on ACCESS HRA, if the family is already in receipt of Cash Assistance.

For more information, download the following forms:

FHEPS Program Landlord Fact Sheet.
FHEPS Program Client Fact Sheet (available in العربية, বাংলা, 繁體中文, 简体中文, Kreyòl Ayisyen, English, Français, 한국어, Polski, Русский, Español, and اردو).
DSS-31: What You Should Know About FHEPS and CityFHEPS Shopping Letters and Utilities (available in العربية, বাংলা, 繁體中文, 简体中文, Kreyòl Ayisyen, English, Français, 한국어, Polski, Русский, Español, and اردو).
Register an Apartment
If you are a landlord or broker, please contact a Home Support Specialist with the Public Engagement Unit at 929-221-0047 or visit http://nyc.gov/homesupportunit to discuss how you can lease apartments with rental assistance programs.

Tenant's Declaration of Hardship During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Emergency Eviction & Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020

FHEPS Documentation for Providers
FHEPS Application (available in العربية, বাংলা, 繁體中文, 简体中文, Kreyòl Ayisyen, English, Français, 한국어, Polski, Русский, Español, and اردو)
HRA-146m FHEPS A Demographic Sheet
HRA-146n FHEPS B Demographic Sheet
W-137a Request for Emergency Assistance
HRA-146p Domestic Violence Action Form
HRA-146z FHEPS Payment Standards
FHEPS Documentation for Landlords and Brokers
Change in Tenancy (DSS-85c)
W-147n Security Voucher
Link to W9 IRS Form
HRA-121 Broker's Request for Advance Fee Payment by Check
HRA-145 Unit Hold Incentive
Payee Designation Form
Landlord Utility Calculator
DSS-8q: Landlord Utility Information

https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/articles/2021/covid-19-emergency-eviction-and-foreclosure-prevention-act

The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act
January 04, 2021 ISSUE: CORONAVIRUSCOVID-19 EMERGENCY EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACTEVICTION MORATORIUMSMALL LANDLORDS
Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act
Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 ensures New York renters and homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can safely remain in their homes. The act suspends eviction and foreclosure proceedings to give renters and homeowners the opportunity to submit a hardship declaration. Applications to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) are being accepted.

If you face eviction or foreclosure from loss of income or increased costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, select and submit the applicable hardship declaration below.

New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)READ MORE
Declaration of Hardship (Renters)READ MORE
Declaration of Hardship (Owners)READ MORE
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S9114 (ACTIVE) - SUMMARY
Establishes the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act; relates to eviction proceedings (Part A); relates to foreclosure proceedings (Subpart A); relates to tax sales (Subpart B)... (view more)

S9114 (ACTIVE) - SPONSOR MEMO

BILL NUMBER: S9114

SPONSOR: KAVANAGH

TITLE OF BILL:

An act establishing the "COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure
Prevention Act of 2020"; in relation to eviction proceedings; and to
provide for the expiration of certain provisions upon the expiration
thereof (Part A); in relation to foreclosure proceedings; and providing
for the expiration of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof
(Subpart A); in relation to tax sales; and providing for the expiration
of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof (Subpart B); to estab-
lish hardship declarations for owners of residential real property; and
providing for the expiration of such provisions upon the expiration
thereof (Subpart C); and to authorize every governing body of an assess-
ing unit and local assessor to extend to the 2021 assessment roll, the
renewal of the exemptions received on the 2020 assessment roll; and to
provide for the expiration of such provisions upon the expiration there-
of (Subpart D) (Part B)


PURPOSE:
To prevent the eviction of residential tenants with financial or health-
related hardships until May 1, 2021, and to prevent foreclosure against
homeowners and small landlords with financial hardships until May 1,
2021. To extend the Senior Citizens' Homeowner Exemption (SCHE) and
Disabled Homeowner Exemption (DHE) without requiring recertification.

The legislature intends to revisit this issue by May, 2021.


SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Part A: Eviction Protections

* Stays residential eviction proceedings for sixty days for implementa-
tion purposes;

* Allows residential tenants suffering a financial or health-related
hardship to file a hardship declaration, under penalty of perjury, with
their landlord or a court that will prevent the filing of any eviction
or stay any eviction proceeding in progress at the time of filing until
May 1, 2021; and

* Allows landlords to evict objectionable tenants and tenants who do not
submit a declaration of hardship.

Part B

Subpart A: Foreclosure Protections

* Stays residential foreclosure proceedings for sixty days for implemen-
tation purposes; and

* Allows mortgagors who own ten or fewer residential dwellings, includ-
ing their primary residence, and are suffering a financial hardship to
file a hardship declaration with their mortgage lender, other foreclos-
ing party, or the court that will prevent the filing of a foreclosure
action or stay any foreclosure action in progress at the time of filing
until May 1, 2021.
Subpart B: Tax Lien Sale Protections

* This proposal prevents all local governments from engaging in any tax
lien sale or tax foreclosure for the duration of the COVID emergency
period, for any property owner who files a hardship declaration until
May 1, 2021.

* The amounts due to the locality will still be due, and the owner will
have to pay those amounts to avoid a sale/foreclosure after the emergen-
cy period.

Subpart C: Prohibits Credit Discrimination and Negative Credit Reporting

* Prohibits lending institutions from discriminating in the determi-
nation of whether credit should be extended to any owner of residential
real property (ten or fewer units) because the owner has been granted a
stay of mortgage foreclosure proceedings, tax foreclosure proceedings or
tax lien sales, or the owner is currently in arrears and has filed a
hardship declaration with the lender.

* Prohibits negative reporting to any credit reporting agency due to the
fact that an owner of residential real property (ten or fewer units) has
been granted a stay of mortgage foreclosure proceedings, tax foreclosure
proceedings or tax lien sales, or that the owner is currently in arrears
and has filed a hardship declaration with their lender.

Subpart D: Senior Citizens' Homeowner Exemption (SCHE) and Disabled
Homeowner Exemption (DHE)

* Requires local governments to carry over SCHE and DHE exemptions from
the 2020 assessment roll to the 2021 assessment roll at the same levels.

* Requires localities to provide renewal applications, via electronic or
postal mail, for those individuals who may be eligible for a larger
exemption in 2021.

* Allows localities to specify procedures wherein local assessors may
require renewal applications from recipients they believe may no longer
be eligible for the exemption in 2021.

* In no event may recipients be required to show up in person to file
their renewal, if a renewal is required.


EXISTING LAW:

N/A


JUSTIFICATION:

On March 7, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo proclaimed a state of emergency
in response to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.  Measures
necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 have brought about wide-
spread economic and societal disruption, placing the state of New York
in unprecedented circumstances.

COVID-19 presents a historic threat to public health. Hundreds of thou-
sands of residents are facing eviction or foreclosure due to necessary
disease control measures that closed businesses and schools, and trig-
gered mass-unemployment across the state. The pandemic has further
interrupted court operations, the availability of counsel, the ability
for parties to pay for counsel, and the ability to safely commute and
enter a courtroom, settlement conference and the like. Stabilizing the
housing situation for tenants, landlords, and homeowners is to the mutu-
al benefit of all New Yorkers and will help the state address the
pandemic, protect public health, and set the stage for recovery. It is,
therefore, the intent of this legislation to avoid as many evictions and
foreclosures as possible for people experiencing a financial hardship
during COVID-19 or who cannot move due to an increased risk of severe
illness or death from COVID-19.

The legislature will continue to monitor this issue for future action,
and revisit this by May, 2021.


LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

new bill


FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None.


LOCAL FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

Minimal.


EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.
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                    S T A T E  O F  N E W  Y O R K
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                                  9114

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            December 24, 2020
                                ___________

Introduced  by  Sens. KAVANAGH, MYRIE -- read twice and ordered printed,
  and when  printed  to  be  committed  to  the  Committee  on  Housing,
  Construction and Community Development

AN  ACT  establishing  the  "COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure
  Prevention Act of 2020"; in relation to eviction proceedings;  and  to
  provide  for  the expiration of certain provisions upon the expiration
  thereof (Part A); in relation to foreclosure proceedings; and  provid-
  ing for the expiration of certain provisions upon the expiration ther-
  eof (Subpart A); in relation to tax sales; and providing for the expi-
  ration  of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof (Subpart B);
  to establish hardship declarations  for  owners  of  residential  real
  property; and providing for the expiration of such provisions upon the
  expiration  thereof (Subpart C); and to authorize every governing body
  of an assessing unit and local assessor to extend to the 2021  assess-
  ment  roll, the renewal of the exemptions received on the 2020 assess-
  ment roll; and to provide for the expiration of such  provisions  upon
  the expiration thereof (Subpart D) (Part B)

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. This act enacts into law components of legislation relating
to eviction  and  foreclosure  protections.  Each  component  is  wholly
contained  within a Part identified as Parts A through B.  The effective
date for each particular provision contained within  such  Part  is  set
forth  in  the  last  section of such Part. Any provision in any section
contained within a Part, including the effective date of the Part, which
makes reference to a section "of this act", when used in connection with
that particular component, shall be deemed to  mean  and  refer  to  the
corresponding  section of the Part in which it is found. Section four of
this act sets forth the general effective date of this act.
  § 2. Short title. This act shall be known and  may  be  cited  as  the
"COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020".
  § 3. Legislative intent. The Legislature finds and declares all of the
following:

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Welcome to the New York State Rental Assistance Programs

Provided by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance


April 13, 2023 Important Update for ERAP Applicants

New York State ERAP applications are no longer being accepted.

Applications submitted before the application portal closed on January 20, 2023 will continue to be processed in the order received, consistent with State law and program rules.

OTDA is currently reviewing and processing eligible ERAP applications submitted through December 31, 2022. Additional applications are expected to be reviewed and processed in the future as funds become available.

 This notification will be updated if additional funding is available to pay eligible applications submitted after December 31, 2022.

Tenants and landlords may continue to upload required documentation through the ERAP Portal for pending submitted applications.

Social services districts and community-based organizations in each locality are still helping both tenants and landlords with ERAP applications. They can provide internet access, assist with uploading documentation, and answer other questions that you might have: Help With Your ERAP Application(opens in a new tab).

If you would like to be notified of possible future opportunities to apply for the New York State ERAP program, please complete the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Notify Me Form(opens in a new tab).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications from subsidized housing tenants whose rent is limited to a certain percentage of income (including public housing, section 8 and FHEPS) are not currently able to be paid. State law requires that these applications be paid after all other eligible applicants have been reviewed and paid. Therefore, at this time, none of the subsidized housing applications can be paid regardless of the date their application was submitted. Residents of public housing are urged to contact their public housing authority to determine if their rent can be adjusted retroactively based on a previous change in circumstances, including a reduction in income.

The following applications submitted to the ERAP portal will be denied:

Households that have income over 80 percent of area median income(opens in a new tab)
Households that have already received 12 months of ERAP assistance for rental arrears
Households that live in the following communities with income up to 80 percent area median income(opens in a new tab), are not participating in the New York State ERAP program. Households should apply through their local program. This list is subject to change and changes will be noted on this OTDA website.

Town of Hempstead
Town of Islip
Town of Oyster Bay

Notification Regarding Applications for Households with Income over 80% AMI
The state-funded program serving households with income over 80 percent(opens in a new tab) and up to 120 percent(opens in a new tab) of area median income closed to new applications on February 14, 2022.


Where you can receive immediate assistance
Households who need immediate assistance with help paying for rental arrears, ongoing rent, food or providing heating assistance may apply for assistance through:

Their local department of social services office(opens in a new tab).
For areas outside of New York City: myBenefits(opens in a new tab)
The United Way Helpline, which has access to various local services throughout the state. They can be reached by phone by dialing 211.
New York City residents can obtain information on various local services by calling 311 or by visiting ACCESS HRA(opens in a new tab).

Tenant Protections
Please refer to the ERAP FAQ's(opens in a new tab) for an explanation of the tenant protections associated with ERAP.


 

For Owners

There are two programs an Owner may participate in: Emergency Rental Assistance Program and Landlord Rental Assistance Program.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program:
This program will provide assistance to low and moderate income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance and utility arrears assistance. Owners cannot apply for ERAP without the participation of their tenants. For more information, see each of the following links:

View ERAP Eligibility Requirements
View Instructions for Owners(opens in a new tab)
See list of required documents(opens in a new tab)
See FAQs(opens in a new tab)
View Instructional Videos for Owners
Landlord Rental Assistance Program:
April 13, 2023 Important Update on LRAP
Applications for the Landlord Rental Assistance Program (LRAP) are no longer being accepted. Consistent with the State law, OTDA is processing all LRAP applications for property owners who own a building with 20 or fewer units that were submitted prior to the LRAP application closing date of November 21st, 2021.

Due to the number of applications received, OTDA is currently only able to process applications from property owners who own a building with 20 or more units that were submitted by and including November 16, 2021.

Property owners who already submitted a complete application may still access their accounts and upload any required documentation. This notification will be updated if additional funding becomes available to pay eligible applications from property owners who own a building with 20 or more units submitted after November 16, 2021.

Property owners of units where the tenant household's rent is limited to a percentage of household income will not be assessed for eligibility until all other applications have been considered and will receive assistance only if funds remain available. The impacted types of housing include: tenants receiving a Section 8 Housing Choice voucher, a project-based Section 8 voucher or those who reside in public housing or other housing situations where rent is limited to a set percentage of their income.

LRAP provides assistance to landlords whose tenant has left an apartment in New York State with unpaid rental arrears or the landlord has a tenant with rental arrears who is residing in an apartment in New York State who refuses to apply for ERAP.

View LRAP Eligibility Requirements
View Instructions for Owners(opens in a new tab)
See list of required documents
See LRAP FAQs(opens in a new tab)
To apply for either Program, Owners must register for an account and complete a W9 form.

Need Assistance?

Self Service Options are available by registering for an account.

If you need help completing the application, please call our call center at 1-844-NY1-RENT (1-844-691-7368).

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available.

More self-service options are available if you Login Now! Don't have an account? Register Here!

NEED HELP?
You can contact our Client Call Center at: 1-844-NY1-RENT (1-844-691-7368)

https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/articles/2021/covid-19-emergency-eviction-and-foreclosure-prevention-act

New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)COLLAPSE SECTION
The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides economic relief to low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance, and utility arrears assistance.

Apply or learn more about eligibility and documentation needed at OTDA.gov.

Declaration of Hardship (Renters)COLLAPSE SECTION
Renters who have lost income, are unable to pay increased costs, or are unable to move without significant risk to their health or the health of a family member, can declare hardship and protect themselves against eviction.

Tenants should sign and deliver to their landlord a hardship declaration form.

For the duration of hardship, tenants can not be evicted for nonpayment of rent, or for remaining in the property after the expiration of your lease. Persistent behavior that puts other tenants or occupants at risk are grounds for eviction.

Hardship Declaration in Eviction Matters (English)
Declaración de Penuria (Español)
Declaration of Hardship (Owners)COLLAPSE SECTION
Homeowners who have lost income, or are unable to pay increased costs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, can declare hardship and protect themselves against foreclosure.

Homeowners should sign and deliver to their mortgage lender or other foreclosing parties a hardship declaration form. If you have been provided this form by your mortgage lender or another foreclosing party they must also provide you with a  mailing address and e-mail address to which you can return this form.

If you are already in foreclosure proceedings, sign and return this form to the court. Keep a copy (or picture) of the signed form for your records.

Homeowners are responsible for any unpaid mortgage payments and fees to your mortgage lender. Keep records of what you have paid and owe.

Hardship Declaration in Foreclosure Matters (English)
Declaración del Deudor Hipotecario de Penuria Debida al COVID-19 (Español)

https://www.nycourts.gov/eefpa/PDF/Eviction_Hardship_Declaration-English.pdf

Eviction_Hardship_Declaration

NOTICE: You are signing and submitting this form under penalty of law.
That means it is against the law to make a statement on this form that you know is false.

https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/LINC/LINC-W-137A-English.pdf

Request for Emergency Assistance, Additional Allowances, or to
Add a Person to the Cash Assistance Case (For Participants Only

https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/FHEPS/hra-146a.pdf

Family Homelessness & Eviction Prevention Supplement A and B
(FHEPS A and B) Application