Help with rent for families with children
Short Summary
Pays part of or all of the rent to eligible families at risk of or being evicted, or living in an HRA shelter.
Who it may help
- Your family must have one of the following:
- A child under 18 years of age
- A child under 19 years of age who is enrolled full-time in high school or a vocational or technical training program
- A pregnant person
- One of these must also apply to your family:
- Have an active Cash Assistance case
- If you are in shelter, qualify for Cash Assistance when you leave shelter
- Your family must also meet one of the following:
- You are in HRA shelter.
- You are in DHS shelter and eligible for HRA shelter.
- You are in DHS shelter and were evicted* in NYC sometime in the year before you entered shelter.
- You are currently being evicted or were evicted* in NYC within the last 12 months.
*Evicted can mean:
- An eviction proceeding against you or the person on the lease for your home.
- A foreclosure action for your building or home.
- A City agency said that you must leave your building or home because of health or safety reasons.
- A landlord has issued you a rent demand letter and threatened an eviction for non-payment of rent.
What you may need
Proof of identity, NYC residency, and household income may be required.