Bring copies of any one of the following: current letter/lease/rent receipt with home address from landlord; documentation from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), if you live in public housing. water bills; telephone bills; utility bills. Proof that You are Behind on the Rent.
It can take 30 to 45 days to receive a decision after all documents have been submitted. If you do not receive a decision after this time, check back with the public assistance office that submitted your application. If you have problems receiving a decision, contact your city council member for advocacy.
How long will it take to receive a decision on my one shot deal application? It can take 30 to 45 days to receive a decision after all documents have been submitted. If you do not receive a decision after this time, check back with the public assistance office that submitted your application.
You may apply at any Job Center. Other individuals should apply at a designated Job Center. Call 311 or HRA infoline (718-577-1399) for assistance. In the case of an emergency, HRA must give you an interview the same day.
You can apply using Access HRA. Or go to the HRA center that serves your neighborhood. If you have a marshal's notice you can go to the HRA office in Housing Court to see if they can help the application process go faster.
In order to apply for an emergency grant, known as a one-shot deal, you must go to an HRA Public Assistance office (or Job Center). You can call 311 to find your local office or you can go to the HRA website.