SSI does not offer direct housing assistance. Other programs can provide housing aid to those in need. Consider options like the Housing Choice Voucher and programs from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Has your income declined or have you experienced a loss of financial resources? You may be able to get additional income through the Supplemental Security Income program, which helps seniors and the disabled who have limited income and financial resources.
If you are homeless, you may receive up to the maximum SSI amount payable in your state. In addition, if you are receiving SSI benefits, you may be able to receive subsidized housing. If you live in a public shelter, you can receive SSI benefits for up to 6 months out of any 9 months that you live there.
How to apply for HASA rental assistance? Applicants should call ServiceLine (718-557-1399) or go to their office (located at 400 Eighth Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York City). To be accepted into the program, a person must first find an apartment with rent that matches the voucher amount.
A small house in Manila might set you back to a minimum of $600 per month – which is going to eat into the budget quite a bit. So, if you want to be living in the Philippines for $1000 per month or less, you need to be getting away from the capital city.
Annual recertifications should be submitted online through the Self-Service Portal. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call NYCHA's Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771 to request a paper annual recertification packet.
If you want to start an HP action against the property owner, go to the Clerk's Office at the Housing Court. You do not need a lawyer to start an HP case. For more information about HP actions, visit the website of the New York State Unified Court System.
As prior blog posts have discussed, in general, a tenant in New York has no legal right to an automatic renewal lease, unless the rental unit is subject to some type of rent regulation.
Submit a completed "Landlord Request for Lease Renewal Approval" form and all required documents at least 60 days prior to the effective date of the new lease. The fastest way to submit this form is via the Owner Extranet. You may also submit in-person, at a Walk-in Center (WIC), or via mail.
Here is a quick guide on how to offer a lease renewal: Determine the Lease Renewal Period. Generally, the lease renewal notice period should be 90 days before the current lease expires to give a good amount of notice for both you and the renter. Send a Lease Renewal Letter. Draft a New Lease. Sign the New Lease.