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First, you should be aware that you will have a maximum of 135 days in emergency shelter to find a safe place to live.
While you are in a domestic violence shelter, you must:
- Follow shelter rules
- Meet curfews
- Keep the location of the shelter confidential
These are the housing programs that may be accessible to you as a domestic violence shelter resident. Click on any of these housing programs to learn more details about the eligibility requirements and application process. If you are unsure which housing program is right for you, click here.
- Advantage NY: This is the main resource for getting housing if you are in a domestic violence shelter. You will be eligible to receive Advantage NY after 42 days in shelter. There are several ways to access Advantage depending on your family’s situation.
- Housing Stability Plus: June 30, 2007 was the last day that HSP packages were accepted by HRA. If you currently have HSP and want to learn more about the program , refer to this section for information.
- NYCHA Section 8: You
must meet strict victim of domestic violence documentation
criteria to apply as an emergency applicant. Many
domestic violence shelter residents are not eligible
for this priority. Section 8 vouchers are no longer
being distributed to shelter residents applying as “homeless” applicants.
- NYCHA Public
Housing: You must meet strict victim
of domestic violence documentation criteria to
apply as an emergency applicant. Many domestic
violence shelter residents are not eligible for
this priority. Shelter residents applying as “homeless” applicants
are no longer considered emergency priority applicants.
- Rental
Assistance Program (RAP): If
you are working, meet the income eligibility
requirements, and live in shelter this program
may be an option for you.
- ACS Housing
Subsidy Program: If
you are trying to reunify with children in foster
care or to prevent the placement of your children
into foster care, this program may be an option
for you.
- Affordable
Housing: If you
are working you may be able to secure housing
through one of the city’s affordable housing
developments.
- Private Housing: You may not be eligible
for any housing subsidies and may need to look for
housing with your own resources. For tips on finding
a new apartment with your own resources, refer to
our Finding Housing
section.
If you have to leave emergency shelter before
obtaining permanent housing, you may need to consider
other shelter options and/or living with friends
and family. Click
here for more information about other shelter
and post-shelter options. |
