You lost clothes, personal items, or furniture because of theft, a fire, or a natural disaster.
You are affected by domestic violence.
You have other issues that affect the health and safety of you or your family.
More Information:
You must have an interview to get Emergency Assistance or a One Shot Deal.
To get some types of Emergency Assistance, you may need to show proof that you will be able to pay that bill in the future, or that you will have help to pay it.
Unless you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be required to pay back some or all the Emergency Assistance in the future. HRA will let you know if you need to pay it back.
If your income is more than a certain amount, you may be required to sign an agreement that you will pay back the Emergency Assistance.
You may apply for Emergency Assistance even if you already received it before. If you were required to pay back an Emergency Assistance grant, but you did not pay it back, that may affect your eligibility to get a new one.
After you give HRA all the required information for your Emergency Assistance application, they will make a decision as soon as possible. HRA will send you a notice if they need more information or documentation from you.
You can apply for Emergency Assistance online using ACCESSHRA or by visiting your nearest HRA Job Center. For more information, call the HRA Infoline at 718-557-1399.
Homebase
Households on the brink of homelessness can access an extensive network of neighborhood- based services through Homebase, to help you develop a personalized plan to overcome an immediate housing crisis and achieve housing stability.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a household crisis, call 311 to locate your nearest Homebase office.
Eviction Proceedings