This is a flexible HUD funded program, as part of the CARES Act, which allows communities to respond to the impacts of Coronavirus, for City of Buffalo residents  who are at or below 80% of the median income.

Provides emergency financial assistance in the form of a loan for an urgent need or situation that needs to be taken care of right away such as utility shut off (gas, electric, water), evictions, moving/storage expenses, or property repair. Rental assistance available.

Assists eligible individuals in a crisis by issuing one-time, non-recurring payments to meet emergency situations. The unit may assist with security agreements to landlords, utility arrears payments to avoid shut-offs or to restore service, extermination fees, and moving or storage expenses. Financial assistance is made in the form of a loan for utility shut-off, evictions, moving/storage expenses, property repair, rental assistance, mortgage assistance, and foreclosure. A security agreement is provided to landlords instead of a security deposit. Emergency and immediate needs assisted include: - Shelter Arrears - Utility Arrears - Security Agreements - Moving Assistance / Storage Assistance - Water Arrears - Stoves/Fridges/Household Establishments of Furniture (for Households not receiving Temporary Assistance) - Essential Property Repair for Homeowners (pending a health evaluation/inspection to confirm that the issue in need of repair poses a hazard to the residents' health) - Extermination - Grants of Assistance for Guide Dogs - Enhanced Shelter Allowance Determination for Temporary Assistance Recipients - SSI Check Replacement

A one-stop center for health and social services with the goal of improving quality of life for residents of Niagara Falls living under the poverty line by increasing access to support resources and bringing human service providers together in a central location. Services available at Daybreak include shower and laundry facilities, homeless outreach/case management, housing related coordinated entry, forms/application assistance, rent payment assistance (currently unavailable), security deposit payment assistance (currently unavailable), and emergency housing vouchers for those who are selected via lottery from NYS Homes and Community Renewal. Provides access to a computer room, printer, office space, and technology for tele-health and other virtual services. Free haircuts available for those in need every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Monday of each month, 10am-12 noon; appointments strongly encouraged. Also provides access to housing resources within the WNY Continuum of Care: a collaborative program that provides a full range of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for homeless persons. The team at Daybreak helps households at risk of homelessness or housing instability by providing services such as housing referrals, rental arrears, utility arrears, and affordable housing recommendations. Additionally, a Community Health Nurse from Mount St. Mary’s Hospital is present at Daybreak to provide free health and wellness guidance to at-risk individuals. The Nurse acts as a personal health care coordinator for guests by helping to monitor chronic health problems, offering personalized guidance, giving referrals to appropriate health care providers and resources, and coordinating vaccines, flu shots, and health screenings through Mount St. Mary’s and the Niagara County Health Department.

Provides one month's rent or mortgage payment on behalf of a tenant or owner when this will guarantee 30 more days of occupancy.

Administers Temporary Assistance including Family Assistance and Safety Net Assistance. An application for Temporary Assistance is also an automatic application for Medical Assistance and SNAP benefits programs. May be able to assist with rent and mortgage payments, depending on the circumstances.

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.

Provides assistance to low income individuals and families who need help due to a financial hardship in an emergency situation. Assistance can be rent payment, utility bill payment, medication, automobile insurance payment, home repairs, etc.

Tenant base rental assistance providing rent subsidies for an average of 9 months with a maximum of 12 months for 45 rent burdened households. This is for new move-ins only.

The Town of Hempstead is providing a relief program in partnership with the Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. (LIHP) for the creation of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This program was specifically designed to help the more than 1,500 residents within the Town who are facing housing insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. LIHP will spearhead the initiative and administer the program that will provide assistance to people in need.

Limited financial aid for emergency situations. Must be an Orange County, NY resident. Pre-screen application process for eligibility is required. NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE

The OTDA ERAP portal is only open to residents of counties/towns who have not spent their allocated ERAP funds. Suffolk and Nassau County residents are still eligible to apply with the exception of the Towns of Brookhaven and Babylon residents. Town of Islip, Hempstead, and Oyster Bay have a separate portal where residents can apply. Please note, households in any part of the state with income over 80 percent and up to 120 percent of area median income can still apply for state-funded emergency rental assistance. Although the eviction moratorium has been extended in New York until January 15, 2021, Long Island residents with rental and utility arrears should apply now for assistance before the funds run out. If you receive a decision on your ERAP application that you disagree with, make sure to appeal within thirty (30) days by calling 844-691-7368 or filling out the online form linked here https://nysrenthelp.otda.ny.gov/en/ . To apply and determine eligibility, visit the OTDA website here. Three communities on Long Island received funding for emergency rental assistance directly from the federal government opted to administer their own programs. Residents of the towns of Hempstead, Islip and Oyster Bay must apply with their local programs for emergency rental assistance and are ineligible for assistance from the state-administered Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Offers budgeting assistance to promote self-reliance and prevent future crisis. Funds for rent or security deposits are provided on a case-by-case basis and emergency utility assistance may also be offered.

Offers assistance to low income individuals or families in immediate need due to an emergency situation for utility issues, rent payment, food voucher, or other basic needs.

Provides temporary financial aid to low income individuals and families for daily necessities.

Program provides individuals and families small grants to obtain housing stability. These small grants are to assists in rental arrears caused by inability to pay first month's rent and security deposits. They also provide small grants to clients whose utilities are in the process of being disconnected.

Offers financial assistance to individuals diagnosed with AIDS/HIV, for housing, utilities, transportation, or other necessities due to an emergency or other situation causing a financial strain.

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.

Social services including information and referral, advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements emergency financial assistance when available for rent, utilities, food and clothing.

Provides rent and mortgage payment assistance to prevent evictions and foreclosures.

Provides financial assistance for arrears of rent, mortgage, and electric and gas utilities payments for individuals that are HIV positive and are NOT on a housing subsidy with Evergreen Health. For the Jamestown area, assistance may also cover arrears of sewer service payments.

Limited financial rent assistance for those who qualify. Will assist with first month's rent and/or security deposits if funds are available.

Provides financial assistance for partial rent payment or electric/gas bill payment when facing eviction, shut off or other emergency situations, and is determined on a case by case basis. Funds are given on a one-time basis and is only partial payment assistance, and will give referrals if more help is needed. Please Note: FUNDING IS LIMITED and there is no guarantee to any service. Help is determined case by case. Please call them directly for further information.

Provides assistance to Town of Islip families and singles who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Offers assistance with rent and utility arrears, landlord tenant negotiation, legal services, housing relocation, ongoing case management and referral to additional community based services.