Behind on Your Rent? Help is Available
The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists households behind on their rent that have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. In addition, the program can provide temporary rental assistance and assistance with unpaid utility bills.
DO I QUALIFY?
Eligible residents must meet the following criteria:
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Household gross income at or below 80 percent of area median income, which varies by county and household size.
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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.
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The applicant owes past due rent at their current residence.
|
Area Median Income |
1 person |
2 people |
3 people |
4 people |
5 people |
6 people |
7 people |
8 people |
|
80% AMI |
$66,850 |
$76,400 |
$85,950 |
$95,450 |
$103,100 |
$110,750 |
$118,400 |
$126,000 |
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This assistance can pay up to 12 months of past due rent and for some households, pay up to 3 months for future rent. The program can also pay for up to 12 months of overdue electric or gas bills. Please note, payments will always be issued directly to the landlord or utility provider.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
Applications can be submitted online beginning June 1, 2021.
The Rockland County Department of Social Services can assist you.
Application assistance is available as of 6/1/2021 Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:00 at:
50 Sanatorium Road Building L Pomona, NY 10970
(845) 364-3316
Visit the website below to see additional locations and dates where we will be able to help you with your application:
For more information, visit
otda.ny.gov/ERAP or call 844-NY1RENT (844-691-7368).
