Housing Security Emergency Fund

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The Housing Security Emergency Fund seeks to prevent evictions and foreclosures by providing direct rent and mortgage assistance to LMI community members impacted by the long-term effects of the COVID-19 economic crisis. *There are limited funds available.

Chhaya will distribute funds via gift cards to eligible members to help with eviction prevention.

Applications open on May 9, 2022. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can apply?

Tenants who are at risk of homelessness and experienced financial hardships during COVID-19

• Income Requirement

• How can I apply?

Application here.

Applications open on May 9, 2022 and are open until May 13, 2022.

• How do I check my status?

Call us at 718-478-3848 and ask about your Housing Security Emergency Fund application.

• How can I get a paper application?

You can visit our offices located at :

121-18 Liberty Ave, 2nd floor, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

                Monday, May 9th to Friday, May 13th from 10am-5pm

37-43 77th street, 2nd floor, Jackson Height, NY 11372

                Monday, May 9th to Friday, May 13th from 10am-5pm

*We ask that you please bring your documents to complete the application.

Required Documents

• Identification
  • Government Issued ID (State ID, ID NYC, Benefits Card, etc.)
• Proof you were financially impacted by COVID-19
  • Proof of unemployment benefits
  • Proof of a decrease in work hours or income (paystubs, tax returns, etc.)
  • Proof of payment from Excluded Workers Fund
  • Proof of COVID-19 related expenses (medical bills, care bills, etc.)
• Proof of Risk of Homelessness
  • Letter from landlord demanding rent money
  • Rent Demand Notice from landlord
  • Queens Civil Court Eviction Notice
• Proof of Income
  • Pay stubs during 2019 & 2020
  • 2019 & 2020 tax returns
  • Letter from employer detailing wages for 2019 & 2020