New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
New York

The Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) provides capital grants and loans to not-for-profit corporations, charitable and religious organizations, municipalities and public corporations to acquire, construct or rehabilitate housing for persons who are homeless and are unable to secure adequate housing without special assistance. Projects eligible for HHAP funding may serve families, single persons, youth, the elderly, as well as a range of special needs groups such as the homeless mentally disabled, victims of domestic violence, veterans and persons with AIDS.

Funding Source
General revenue
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$128,000,000
Total Funding
$128,000,000
Website
https://otda.ny.gov/programs/housing/hhap.asp
Contact
Rick Umholtz Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance [email protected] 518-795-5341
How Provided?
Development loans; Development grants
Data Collected by Program
Does not collect data on income, race, ethnicity, disability status, or age
Program Type
Capital resources
Duration
Must remain affordable in perpetuity
Info Source
Interview with program administrator
Last Updated
5/9/23 13:26
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Coordinates Eligibility With

Does not coordinate with other systems

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Extremely low-income households (income less than 30% AMI); Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Victims of domestic violence; Persons with mental illness; Persons with disabilities; Youth; Households with eviction notices; Households with rental arrears