Services to help you keep your housing
Short Summary
If you're at risk of homelessness, Homebase offers support to stay out of shelter and remain stably housed.
Who it may help
You may be eligible for Homebase services if you:
- Live in one of the five boroughs of NYC
- May be soon at risk of entering the NYC shelter system
- Want to remain stably housed in your community
If you think you need Homebase services, contact a local office so they can review your specific situation and offer support. Even if you are not eligible, Homebase can help you find resources that might be helpful.
What you may need
These are the documents you need to bring on your first appointment. If you don't have all of these documents, Homebase can still assess your case and help.
- ID for all household members 18 years or older
- Proof of income/employment for every working member of the household (recent paystubs dated within 30 days of Homebase appointment)
- If you have an active Cash Assistance (CA) case, bring a CA Budget Letter or Welfare Management System (WMS) printout dated within 30 days
- Unemployment letter
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability (SSD) Award Letter, dated within the last year
- Copy of lease or written rental agreement
- Rental Assistance referral, certificate, voucher, or award letter
- Rent demand, landlord letter, or court documents
- Light, gas, and telephone bill