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Guides and charts to help you navigate affordable housing and understand the programs that assist with housing instability.
This 1-pager briefly explains NYCHA’s rule for determining rent, and it includes two sample scenarios – one household where all members meet the immigration criteria and one mixed-immigrant status household. |
6 Reasons Your OSD May Be Denied The most common emergency assistance sought is for rental arrears. While many meet the basic eligibility criteria, there are common reasons why many one-shot deal applications for rental arrears assistance may be denied. 6 Seis Razones Su Solicitud De Asistencia Para El Alquiler Atrasado Puede Ser Rechazada. |
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NYC Housing Resources Guide - Updated January 2026 Apartment and housing search resources, including apartment lotteries, apartment listings, and resources for special population groups. This guide also includes a section on tenants’ rights and more. |
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FHEPS vs CityFHEPS Chart - Created February 2024 This is an overview chart listing the major similarities and differences between FHEPS and CityFHEPS programs, eligibility criteria and where to apply. |
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One-Shot Deals Chart - Created February 2024Households facing an emergency can apply for an emergency assistance grant known as a one-shot deal (OSD). This chart breaks out the different grants thatcomprise OSD and their eligibility criteria and repayment rules. |
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NYC households with utility arrears can reference this chart to determine possible paths forward. (En Español) |
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