How Much Does Hasa Pay For Rent 2022 (2024)

FAQs

How much does public assistance pay for rent in NY? ›

HRA will pay for a one-bedroom apartment that costs up to $1,312 per month. If your income is $1,000 per month and the rent on your one-bedroom apartment is $1,312 (the maximum rent) HRA will calculate 30% of your income as $300 that you should pay towards rent.

a. If qualified, HASA clients can receive 1st month's rent, security deposit vouchers, broker's fee, moving expenses and/or furniture grant.

On-going Cash Assistance benefits for Single Adult only cases will be issued within 30 days of application date. On-going Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits will be issued within 30 days of application date.

Applying for HASA

Applicants are typically referred by medical and service organizations though applicants can also directly contact ServiceLine. To establish eligibility, an applicant must have been diagnosed, at any time, with HIV illness or with AIDS as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Generally, the maximum benefit level is the standard of need in a county, which varies. For example, in Albany County, the maximum benefit level (or standard of need) is $367 per month for a single individual, or $698 per month for a household of three with children.

Unless you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be required to pay back some or all the Emergency Assistance in the future. HRA will let you know if you need to pay it back.

The maximum housing assistance is generally the lesser of the payment standard minus 30% of the family's monthly adjusted income or the gross rent for the unit minus 30% of monthly adjusted income.

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.

HIV/AIDS Services Administration. (HASA)

How do I get emergency money in NY? ›

Or you may call the toll-free New York state Temporary Assistance hotline at 1-800-342-3009. You must fill out the application form New York State Application For Certain Benefits And Services and file it at your local department of Social Services.

Depending on the type of program benefit for which you qualify, it may take up to 30 to 45 days to get regular benefits, but for certain cases it may be sooner. If you apply for emergency/immediate needs assistance it may be much sooner depending on the emergency.

The CityFHEPS rental assistance program provides New Yorkers in need with financial assistance to cover the rent, helping New Yorkers experiencing homelessness exit shelter and into permanent housing and helping New Yorkers experiencing housing instability remain in their homes.

What HRA services do immigrants qualify for? You do not have to be a citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident to be eligible for services. You may be eligible if you have another immigration status. Undocumented immigrants may be eligible for certain benefits and can also apply on behalf of their children.

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