I Am at Risk of Eviction or Entering Shelter

To apply for Rental Assistance, visit one of the agency’s Homebase or Housing Assistance Program (HAP) partner locations. There are over 20 offices across the five boroughs of New York City.

Homebase will help you develop a personalized plan to overcome an immediate housing crisis and achieve housing stability. They can connect you to rental assistance programs like CityFHEPS, as well as other programs which may help you.

Learn more about Homebase and find the nearest location to you

Legal Assistance

Tenants facing eviction in Housing Court may be eligible for free legal services.
Learn more about legal services for tenants

Rental Assistance Programs

Rental assistance programs that may be available include:

CityFHEPS (the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement)

CityFHEPS is a rent supplement to help individuals and families find and keep housing. Learn More About CityFHEPS

Read the CityFHEPS Frequently Asked Questions for Clients At Risk of Entering Shelter

• English
• Spanish/Español
• Chinese (Traditional)/繁體中文
• Chinese (Simplified)/简体中文
• Russian/Русский
• Arabic/العربية
• Haitian Creole/Kreyòl Ayisyen
• Korean/한국어
• Bengali/ বাংলা
• Urdu/اردو
• Polish/Polski
• French/Français
• Albanian/Shqiptar
• Italian/Italiano
• Yiddish/ייִדיש

Learn More About CityFHEPS

FHEPS (Family Homelessness Eviction Prevention Supplement)

FHEPS is a rent supplement for families with children who receive Cash Assistance and have been evicted or are facing eviction, who lost their housing due to a domestic violence situation, or who have lost their housing because of health or safety issues. Learn more about FHEPS.