NY Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) & CityFHEPS

Administered by NY Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance / NYC HRA · otda.ny.gov

NY ERAP and NYC's CityFHEPS voucher program provide rental assistance for low-income New Yorkers. CityFHEPS is a long-term housing subsidy for NYC residents at risk of homelessness.

Eligibility requirements

✓NY resident
✓Income below 80% AMI (ERAP) or 200% FPL (CityFHEPS)
✓Renter with COVID-related financial hardship (ERAP) or homelessness risk

Insider tip

NYC CityFHEPS is a permanent housing subsidy — not just emergency help. If you're at risk of homelessness in NYC, CityFHEPS can provide ongoing rent support. Apply through HRA PATH intake.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at otda.ny.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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