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Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS) | NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS), NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
FHEPS pays some or all of the rent of families who have been evicted, are facing eviction, or have lost housing due to domestic violence. Families must be receiving Cash Assistance (CA) to be eligible. Families who have lost housing because of health or safety issues, or from certain court decisions may also be eligible for FHEPS.
- You can use FHEPS to remain in your home, move within New York City, or move out of shelter if you have already lost your home.
- You must be able to remain in the home you find for at least 12 months.
- Many families will have their entire rent covered by FHEPS and their Cash Assistance shelter allowance.
- The amount FHEPS will pay depends on your household’s income and the number of people in your household.
- You may have to pay part of the rent if:
- You or someone you share your home with has income.
- Your household includes someone who is not required to be on your Cash Assistance case, such as someone who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- FHEPS can help you keep your current housing by paying a part of unpaid late rent.
- The FHEPS payment will stop if any of the following happens:
- Your Cash Assistance case closes.
- Your family no longer has a child under 18 years old.
- Your family no longer a child under 19 years old who is a full-time student regularly attending high school or a vocational or technical training program.
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2. Determine Your Eligibility
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Visit the website
Learn more about FHEPS.
Call 311
If you’re at risk of eviction or homelessness, call 311 and ask about a Homebase location closest to your address, what to bring, and what you can expect at your meeting.
Call HRA
Families who have left an HRA shelter should call HRA at 929-221-7270 to be connected to their local community-based nonresidential program.
2. Determine your eligibility
- Your family must have one of the following:
- A child under 18 years of age
- A child under 19 years of age who is enrolled full-time in high school or a vocational or technical training program
- A pregnant person
- One of these must also apply to your family:
- Have an active Cash Assistance case
- If you are in shelter, qualify for Cash Assistance when you leave shelter
- Your family must also meet one of the following:
- You are in HRA shelter.
- You are in DHS shelter and eligible for HRA shelter.
- You are in DHS shelter and were evicted* in NYC sometime in the year before you entered shelter.
- You are currently being evicted or were evicted* in NYC within the last 12 months.
*Evicted can mean:
- An eviction proceeding against you or the person on the lease for your home.
- A foreclosure action for your building or home.
- A City agency said that you must leave your building or home because of health or safety reasons.
- A landlord has issued you a rent demand letter and threatened an eviction for non-payment of rent.
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3. How to Apply
3. How to apply
Here are your options.
- If you are not in a shelter and at risk of eviction or homelessness and are not getting Cash Assistance, apply for Cash Assistance.
- To apply online, visit www.nyc.gov/accesshra or use the ACCESS HRA mobile app to submit your application.
- You may also apply by mail or in person. Visit the Cash Assistance guide to learn how.
- Call the HRA Infoline at 718-557-1399 if you have a medical or mental health condition that makes it hard for you to apply for Cash Assistance.
- If you are already getting Cash Assistance and are at risk of eviction or homelessness, request a special grant to help you pay arrears.
- To apply online, visit www.nyc.gov/accesshra or use the ACCESS HRA mobile app and submit a special grant request. Do not submit a new application.
- If you are in a shelter, your shelter housing specialist / case manager will explain FHEPS and help you search for an apartment.
- Families in shelter who are approved for FHEPS may be eligible to receive a furniture allowance and moving assistance.
- If you are in the community and need FHEPS to help you move, contact your local Homebase Provider to schedule an appointment.
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More ways to get help with this program
Visit the website
Learn more about FHEPS.
Call 311
If you’re at risk of eviction or homelessness, call 311 and ask about a Homebase location closest to your address, what to bring, and what you can expect at your meeting.
Call HRA
Families who have left an HRA shelter should call HRA at 929-221-7270 to be connected to their local community-based nonresidential program.
FAQs
FHEPS can be used to rent an apartment within the five (5) boroughs of New York City. CityFHEPS can be used to rent an apartment anywhere in New York State or to rent a single room in an apartment or a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) unit within the five (5) boroughs of New York City.
How long does a city fheps voucher last? ›
How long does the program last? So long as funding for the program remains available and the family remains eligible, there is no time limit for this program. What is the amount of rental assistance available and how much do eligible families have to pay toward rent?
How much does NYC HRA pay for rent? ›
household's monthly adusted income is $1,000 per month and the rent for your one-bedroom apartment is $1,425 (the maximum rent), HRA will calculate 30% of your income or $300 as your household's contribution to the rent. HRA HOME TBRA will pay your landlord $1,125 (the $1,425 rent minus your $300 share of rent).
What is a NYC FEPS voucher? ›
FHEPS to move helps pay for rent to move into a new apartment because you were evicted within the past 12 months, or are being evicted and cannot stay in your apartment (e.g., building was condemned, home is in foreclosure, etc.)
How to get a CityFHEPS shopping letter? ›
You will know that you might be eligible for CityFHEPS when you receive the “Shopping Letter” and “Household Share Letter.” These letters are issued by DSS and will be provided to you by your housing specialist or case manager. Once you have these letters, you can start to look for housing.
Can I transfer my CityFHEPS to another state? ›
Current CityFHEPS participants approved for a good cause transfer may also relocate. 3. Can CityFHEPS be used in other states? No, CityFHEPS can only be used within NYS.
How much is a 2 bedroom Section 8 voucher in NYC? ›
| Bedroom Size | Payment Standard ($) |
|---|
| 2 | $3,027 |
| 3 | $3,777 |
| 4 | $4,070 |
| 5 | $4,680 |
5 more rowsYou can use CityFHEPS to rent an entire apartment anywhere within New York State. You can also use CityFHEPS to rent a single room in an apartment or an SRO unit that is within the five (5) boroughs of New York City. The rent and utility amounts provided on this document are only valid if you move within New York City.
Is CityFHEPS federally funded? ›
A portion of CityFHEPS funding comes from both the state and federal government, but the City of New York covers 78 percent of total costs.
How do I get an emergency housing voucher in NYC? ›
Potentially eligible families and individuals must first complete an initial screening with their local Continuum-of-Care (CoC) and be referred to NYSHCR. Clients cannot apply on their own.
Rental Arrears Grants for Single Adults and Families
Grants are available for Public Assistance recipients and for those people ineligible for Public Assistance. Families and single adults are eligible. Visit 311 Online to contact the HRA Job Center in your area and apply for a rental arrears grant.
Can my landlord raise my rent $300 dollars NYC? ›
no limit on how much your landlord can increase your rent. However, your landlord must give you advanced written notice before they can raise your rent 5% or more. advance written notice. This applies to month-to-month tenants without a lease as well.
How do I get a HRA voucher in NYC? ›
Applicants should call ServiceLine (718-557-1399) or go to their office (located at 400 Eighth Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York City). To be accepted into the program, a person must first find an apartment with rent that matches the voucher amount.
Can CityFHEPS be used outside of NYC? ›
Can CityFHEPS be used for room rentals outside of NYC? No, only apartments can be rented. Are the maximum rents the same outside of NYC? CityFHEPS rents outside of NYC are set to the local standard.
How do you get vouchers? ›
Families apply to a local public housing agency (PHA) that administers this program. When an eligible family comes to the top of the PHA's housing choice voucher waiting list, the PHA issues a housing choice voucher to the family.
What are the different housing vouchers in NYC? ›
Examples of these rental subsidy programs are Tenant Based Vouchers, Enhanced Vouchers, and Project Based Vouchers. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) also administers other rental subsidy programs.
What are NYC HRA benefits? ›
HRA provides New Yorkers with a variety of critical services to make ends meet, including, but not limited to, food and cash assistance, emergency rental assistance, services for individuals with disabilities or those living HIV/AIDS, and emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence.
How much is a one bedroom voucher in New York City? ›
| Bedroom Size | Payment Standard ($) |
|---|
| 1 | $2,696 |
| 2 | $3,027 |
| 3 | $3,777 |
| 4 | $4,070 |
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