Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center
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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 20, 2020.
We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.
Description of Program and Relief
Cash Assistance Program
Eligible New York City residents can receive need-based cash assistance through the City’s Temporary Aid to Needy Families Program (“TANF”). The City also offers emergency grants of cash assistance to residents who are unable to pay rent because their work schedules have been reduced.
Government or Lead Agency
The New York City Human Resources Administration (“HRA”).
Dates Available
Currently available.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
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Homelessness;
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Paying back rent to prevent your eviction;
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Payment necessary to maintain or restore utility service(s); and
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Circumstances that affect you or your family’s health and safety.
Applicants for cash assistance can initially apply online, by mail, by fax, or in-person. The latter is not recommended in light of the outbreak and all in-person appointments with The New York City Human Resources Administration have been cancelled at this time with no negative actions to be taken on any cases.
Additionally, re-certifications for cash assistance are POSTPONED due to COVID-19. If you have a recertification currently scheduled or one that is coming due, you DO NOT need to recertify and your benefits will continue. You will get a letter at a later date telling you when to recertify.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
No deadline.
Applicants can also apply in-person by visiting a Job Center, but this is not recommended in light of the outbreak, and all in-person appointments have been cancelled at this time.
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