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NY Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) & CityFHEPS

Run by NY Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance / NYC HRA, a state agency

NY ERAP and NYC's CityFHEPS voucher program provide rental assistance for low-income New Yorkers. CityFHEPS is a long-term housing subsidy for NYC residents at risk of homelessness.

Award
Up to 24 months of rental arrears covered
Deadline
Rolling, check current status
Run by
NY Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance / NYC HRA
State

Who it's for

  • NY resident
  • Income below 80% AMI (ERAP) or 200% FPL (CityFHEPS)
  • Renter with COVID-related financial hardship (ERAP) or homelessness risk

NY Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance / NYC HRA decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at otda.ny.gov

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NY Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) & CityFHEPS is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. NY Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance / NYC HRA decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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