NYC Department of Social Services
New York City, New York

Emergency assistance, also known as a "One Shot Deal," helps people who can't meet an expense due to an unexpected situation or event.

Assistance Distributed By
City or county administrator
Program Status
Active
Website
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cash-assistance.page
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
8/23/23 14:31
Other Eligibility Requirements

Housing instability

Required Documents

Required for income (general), housing instability, lease, photo ID, birth certificate or social security card, documentation of rent owed.

Amount Calculation Method

Program offers a one-time fixed amount