NY Rental Assistance Program for 25 Billion Dollars

New York is in the process of planning on the distribution of the $25 billion dollars of funds, that will help people get caught up on back rent during the Covid pandemic.

For now, here’s what you need to know about accessing funds authorized by the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Am I eligible?

To qualify for the assistance, at least one member of your household has to have lost income or incurred significant expenses due to the pandemic, or be eligible for unemployment benefits.

You will also need to demonstrate a risk of homelessness. Typically this is done in writing and can be also shown with a late rent bill or late or behind utility bill.

In addition, your income level for 2020 can’t exceed 80% of your area’s median income, though states have been directed to prioritize applicants who fall at 50% or lower, as well as those who’ve been out of work for 90 days or more.

How do I apply?

We are recommending speaking to a Non Profit HUD approved housing agency to get you ready. Many agency are reaching out to there area median networks in-order to advise the community of the program and how to be succesfull in applying.

These agency we can put you in contact with will be able to assist with no fee or charge and get you on the correct path to get the funding and avoid eviction. NY Rental Assistance Program for 25 Billion Dollars should hopefully work out and we are hoping for a smooth role out and implementation.

Here are some thing you may need to be prepared to answer when you speak to a representative. This will give you the best chance of approval, take it form us 16 years + in the business.

Overview : What was the Hardship Reason? (EXAMPLE: behind on rent, mortgage, credit cards etc.)

How long is delinquency ? (EXAMPLE: behind on rent 6 months)

What caused hardship and when ? ( EXAMPLE: Last job in April of 2019, divorce 2 years ago)

Goals: WHAT CLIENT WANTS TO ACCOMPLISH ( EXAMPLE get current on rent, get current on mortgage, find a job , etc)

Options Discussed: WHAT WAS DISCUSSED TO REMEDY HARDSHIP (EXAMPLE , debt management programs, rental assistance programs , housing counseling, etc )

Action Plan: WHAT CLIENT AND AGENCY WILL DO AFTER COUNSELING SESSION ( client will contact agencies referred to see if she qualifies for assistance )

Feel free to contact us below and we will get you to the right people to help.

Temporary Assistance may also be available:

Section 8 Housing Voucher Program

Or click Here to go to the HUD Housing Help Contact Form Page.