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About Homebase

Homebase will help you develop a personalized plan to overcome an immediate housing crisis and achieve housing stability. You may be eligible for Homebase services if you:
  • Are at imminent risk of entering the New York City shelter system
  • Are low-income
  • Want to remain stably housed in your community
We have Homebase locations throughout the five boroughs. Find your designated Homebase office and learn more about Homebase on HRA:

Find your Homebase office:

Read frequently asked questions:

Services

With conveniently located prevention centers staffed with homelessness prevention experts, Homebase offers a range of services under one roof, including:
  • Services to prevent eviction
  • Assistance obtaining public benefits
  • Emergency rental assistance
  • Education and job placement assistance
  • Financial counseling and money management
  • Help relocating
  • Short-term financial assistance

Resources

Map  

Printable Homebase Map

• Open Map

For the accessibility version of this map, visit our Locations page on HRA.
Workshop  

Printable Homebase Monthly Workshop Schedule of All Locations

• View Schedule
Brochure  

Download Homebase Brochure

• English

• Spanish / Español

• Arabic / العربية

• Bengali / বাংলা

• French / Français

• Haitian-Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen

• Korean / 한국어

• Polish / Polski

• Russian / Русский язык

• Chinese (Simplified) / 简化字

• Chinese (Traditional) / 正體字

• Urdu / اردو
Flyer  

Download Homebase Flyer in 9 Languages

• Homebase Flyer

Video

Audio Description: Information about Homebase, a DHS program providing homelessness preventions services to those at risk of eviction.

Woman speaker: You're working hard but still struggling to make ends meet, and you're behind on your rent. Now you're facing possible eviction. You can't imagine your kid going through it. What do you tell her? We can help your family in your home, but you have to let us know that you need help. Please, reach out before you are forced out of your home.

Text on screen:
Reach out before you are forced out of your home.
Visit nyc.gov/homebase or call 311 today to find out how Homebase can help you.