This blog was written in collaboration with Alfredo Gutierrez, Coordinator, Outreach Services.

Updated 11/16/2021: Please note that the ERAP program is no longer accepting applications. Learn more on the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website.

On September 2, 2021 Governor Hochul signed a new moratorium on COVID-related residential and commercial evictions into law, effective through January 15, 2022. While this extension will be very helpful, it's good to remind New Yorkers who are struggling to pay their rent to apply for assistance through the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program, or ERAP. Applicants to this program are automatically protected from eviction while their application is pending and will receive a year of eviction protections if they qualify for assistance. For general housing resources in New York City, the Library has also put together an array of useful links on our Housing & Tenants Rights Resources page.

On Tuesday, August 24th, the Kingsbridge Library hosted Jordan Dewbre from Bronxworks to talk about how to find out if you qualify for the NY State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and how to apply. Below is the recording of that program.

Rental Assistance

NYC HRA – New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Includes multilingual information available in English/Spanish (Español), English/Traditional Chinese (繁體中文), English/Simplified Chinese (简体中文), English/Russian (Русский), English/Arabic (العربية), English/Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen), English/Korean (한국어), English/Bengali (বাংলা), English/Urdu (اردو), English/Polish (Polski), English/French (Français) and a list of Local Community Enroller Organizations that can help you apply.

For questions on ERAP, click here, or constituents can reach out to their state elected officials.

Manhattan Borough President – NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Provides a list of organizations citywide offering individual ERAP application assistance.

Eviction or Harassment Support 

Office of Civil Justice, part of NYC's Human Resources Administration

Provides free legal representation, advice and other legal assistance to New York City tenants facing eviction, harassment, disrepair and other housing-related issues. 

Homelessness Prevention Law Project Providers

A list of organizations who work to prevent homelessness organized by borough.

Finding Shelter

Governed by a unique right to shelter mandate, New York City provides temporary emergency shelter to every man, woman, and child who is eligible for services, every night.

Shelters: Families, Single Adults (tabs on top of the page)

Drop in Centers