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FEMA's Mortgage and Rental Assistance (MRA) Program is designed to cover rent or mortgage payments for those who have suffered a financial hardship as a result of a major disaster declared by the President. Persons suffering financial hardship who are unable to pay their rent or mortgage, and are facing eviction or foreclosure, may be eligible for this program. Call or visit the website for more information.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Provides assistance to low income individuals and families who have need help paying a rent or utility payment because of a financial hardship due to an emergency situation.

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Provides assistance to working individuals and families to prevent eviction or foreclosure as well as assistance for homeless individuals and families to obtain permanent housing after all other community resources have been utilized.

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Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers the following services: Domestic violence referrals; Emergency fuel referrals; Referrals for suspected child abuse; Referrals to appropriate community agencies, if warranted; Referrals to emergency temporary housing and Several of these program components have eligibility guidelines. Call for detailed information regarding all services and programs offered.

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Crisis Intervention Hotlines / Helplines
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Adult Protective Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Child Abuse Hotlines
Child Abuse Reporting / Emergency Response
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Individual and Family Support Services
Children's Protective Services
Crisis Intervention
Provides emergency financial assistance in the form of one month's back rent and/or security to eligible clients. Budget counseling is also available to interested applicants.

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Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Personal Financial Counseling
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides emergency financial assistance in the form of one month's back rent and/or security to eligible clients. Budget counseling is also available to interested applicants.

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Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Personal Financial Counseling
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides a food pantry, a full lunchtime meal, clothing, furniture, referrals, advocacy and direct services consisting of rent assistance, prescriptions, LIPA, telephone and water payments when appropriate, bus fare, etc.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Soup Kitchens
General Clothing Provision
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Pantries
General Furniture Provision
Provides assistance to Town of Brookhaven residents with rental arrears incurred due to a COVID-19 related financial hardship. The Long Island Housing Partnership will administer the program. Funds will be subject to a cap and are paid directly to the landlord. Funds are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are exhausted.
New York State homeowners struggling to make payments or in a forbearance agreement with their servicer, may qualify for new local or federal assistance. Beware of scams and of companies asking for payment to help with a mortgage. Homeowners with mortgage arrears issues should have the mortgage checked by a qualified NYS professional for free.
Provides community outreach centers throughout the county to meets the needs of individuals and families in need. Each center provides basic needs services along with benefits assistance. Services include food pantries, emergency housing assistance, family services to promote self-reliance and prevent future crisis. HEAP application assistance. Coordinates Medical Transportation.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Outreach Programs
Food Pantries
Provides emergency relief to help cover expenses such as utility bills, mortgage and rent payments, car payments and repairs, auto insurance, home repair, food and household supplies, medical bills and copayments. Also offers Holiday financial assistance.

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Medical Care Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Operation New Dawn Veterans
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veterans With Disabilities
Rent Payment Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans
Offers assistance with obtaining forms and navigating services like rental assistance scattered housing sites for people recovering from alcoholism or substance abuse.
Offers energy saving and weatherization support to improve the energy efficiency of the home.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Weatherization Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides assistance in the form of vouchers that enable income-eligible families to find and lease approved privately owned housing. Emergency and temporary housing is not available, but priority can be given to a homeless person or family.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Provides assistance in locating affordable housing to individuals dealing with chronic or life-threatening diseases.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Housing Search Assistance
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Provides financial assistance and supportive services for individuals and/or families who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

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Rent Payment Assistance
At Risk / Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Provides assistance in locating affordable housing to individuals dealing with chronic or life-threatening diseases.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Housing Search Assistance
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Helps very low and low income families to rent housing in good condition; provides direct payments to property owners on behalf of families/individuals to cover part of the rent. No emergency assistance available. Project based rental assistance is also available at Hawthorne Court in Elmira, Knoxville Senior Housing in Corning, Seneca Manor in Hornell, Lake Street Senior Apartments in Hammondsport and Village Square in Painted Post.

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Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
COVID-19 Issues
Rent Payment Assistance
Pays monthly rental and utility expenses on behalf of eligible individuals and families. Monthly subsidies are paid directly to the landlord as part of Section 8 program. Emergency assistance is not available under this program. Also provides rental assistance to individuals residing in Highland Pointe in Wellsville through the PBV program.

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Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides economic relief to help low and moderate-income households at risk of homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assisatance and utility arrears assistance.
Helps very low and low income families to rent housing in good condition; provides direct payments to property owners on behalf of families/individuals to cover part of the rent. No emergency assistance available. Project based rental assistance is also available at Hawthorne Court in Elmira, Knoxville Senior Housing in Corning, Seneca Manor in Hornell, Lake Street Senior Apartments in Hammondsport and Village Square in Painted Post.

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Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
COVID-19 Issues
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers limited FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) financial assistance to help working families faced with emergency Rent or Utility situations. Utility assistance is available after HEAP season is over through NYSEG Project Share. Funding is extremely limited, may not be able to fill all requests.

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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides negotiated budget agreements and direct payments to landlords, utility companies, and pharmacies along with trouble-shooting to help people avert eviction, utility shut-off, hunger or medicine shortage. Also provides guidance on household budgeting and energy conservation and information and referrals to other agencies that might best assist with a client’s needs, including assistance with applying for HEAP or other benefits as eligible.

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Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Provides direct cash grants of up to one month for mortgage or rent for individuals who may run into an emergency situation that has left them financially strapped. PLEASE NOTE: Funding is limited and therefore is based on emergency situation and eligibility criteria.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Assists participants with rental stipends and supports to maintain independent living.

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Supportive Housing Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Housing Expense Assistance
Supportive Housing