Beginning, June 1, 2021, Westchester County residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to apply for the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program!

ARE YOU BEHIND ON YOUR RENT?
HELP IS AVAILABLE
Beginning today, June 1, 2021, Westchester County residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to apply for the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The Program, which is being operated by New York State OTDA, offers rental and utility assistance to eligible households which are behind on their rent, have experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic, are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, and earn at or below 80 percent of the area median income. Residents of the city of Yonkers should contact https://www.yonkersny.gov/

CALL 2-1-1 TODAY FOR HELP
YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE
If approved, you will receive up to 12 months of past due rent. You could also receive up to three months of additional rental assistance, if your household spends 30 percent or more of your gross monthly income on rent. The program could also provide up to 12 months of past utility expenses.

TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ERAP,
VISIT THE NEW YORK STATE WEBSITE.
FOR HELP APPLYING, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING NON-PROFITS:
Catholic Charities
Community Housing Innovations
Community Resource Center
El Centro Hispano
Human Development Services of Westchester
Hudson Valley Justice Center
Keeping Communities Safe
Mount Vernon United Tenants
Neighbors Link
Salvation Army
Westchester Residential Opportunities

Source: Westchester County Youth Bureau June 2, 2021 email blast