Applications for COVID Rent Relief Program Available Online at https://hcr.ny.gov/RRP
Previous Applicants Do Not Have to Reapply to Receive Consideration
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner (HCR) RuthAnne Visnauskas announced the COVID Rent Relief Program will be reopened for application with expanded eligibility criteria in an effort to serve New Yorkers who may have not had the opportunity to initially apply and those who may have been previously ineligible. HCR will accept applications from households starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 18 through Monday, February 1, 2021. The following is a link to a copy of this announcement: https://hcr.ny.gov/news/nys-homes-and-community-renewal-announces-expansion-covid-rent-relief-program-through-february
Throughout the application period, residents who need help or have questions about their application can contact HCR’s COVID Rent Relief Program Call Center for assistance at 1-833-499-0318 or covidrentrelief@hcr.ny.gov.Call Center representatives are available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
HCR will also allow to applicants who are unable or uncomfortable applying online to do so over the phone rather than by mail. More information on this assistance and expanded language support on the hotline and will be available on HCR’s website in the coming days.