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Get Your Rent Back on Track

Get Your Rent Back on Track. We can help you stay housed.

If you’ve stopped paying rent or are having trouble making rent payments, there is help available to pay down arrears and avoid risking your housing.

Emergency Rental Assistance

Emergency Assistance Grants, also called One Shot Deals, are one-time payments to help people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing, or who have been affected by other emergency situations. You may also be eligible for ongoing Cash Assistance benefits.

Learn more about Cash and Emergency Assistance.

Apply Online on ACCESS HRA.

Rental Assistance Programs

Rental assistance programs like FHEPS and CityFHEPS provide ongoing support so people experiencing homelessness or in danger of losing their housing can find stable, permanent housing.

Learn more about HRA rental assistance programs.

Homebase

Homebase providers throughout the city help New Yorkers in danger of losing their housing prevent eviction and stay stably housed. Homebase can help connect you to a variety of services to help you maintain your housing. 

Learn more and find a Homebase location near you.