Department of Homeless Services- City of New York

The  Department of Homeless Services- City of New York CITYFEPS Rent Supplement Program can help eligible families with children at risk of entry to shelter and those already in shelter to secure permanent housing. The Homeless Prevention Fund provides emergency financial assistance to households Citywide, who are unable to secure sufficient assistance through available programs and are at imminent risk of homelessness due to rent arrears. The Fund offers emergency financial assistance to low-income households who meet all of the following criteria:    Household income range between $15,000 and $30,000 annually    An eviction petition has been filed    The household has the ability to pay rent in the future