Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Program Information
Eligibility
New York State residents meeting the following criteria:
- Household gross income is at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI); a household may qualify based on current income or calendar year 2020 income that is at or below 80 percent AMI
- On or after March 13, 2020, a member of the household received unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs or experienced financial hardship, directly or indirectly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- The applicant is obligated to pay rent at their primary residence and has rental arrears (rent overdue) at their current residence for rent owed on or after March 13, 2020
- The household must be at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, which can be demonstrated by having rental arrears owed on or after March 13, 2020
Fees
None
Contact Info
ERAP Call Center
TTY
Website:
https://otda.ny.gov/programs/Emergency-Rental-Assistance/
Address:
40 North Pearl StreetAlbany NY 12207
Resources
New York State Office Of Temporary And Disability Assistance
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