FOR ADVOCATES - HOUSING OPTIONS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

As a domestic violence advocate, you may face diverse case situations and obstacles. We have tried to cover as many of these possibilities in the individual housing sections. However, if you have a specific case question, you can always contact the HousingLink HelpLine at 646-472-0262.

The following provides a brief overview of the housing programs highlighted on HousingLink Online.  Click on any of these housing programs to learn more details about the eligibility requirements and application process.

Advantage NY

• Domestic Violence Shelter Residents
• General Homeless Shelter Residents

NYCHA Section 8

• Victims of Domestic meeting NYCHA’s documentation requirements for domestic violence are considered emergency applicants and are one of the few groups receiving NYCHA Section 8 vouchers at this time.

NYCHA Public Housing

• Victims of Domestic Violence meeting NYCHA’s documentation requirements can apply as emergency applicants.
• Domestic violence and homeless shelter residents may apply as non-emergency applicants. However, because homelessness is no longer considered an emergency priority, households may wait several years as homeless before obtaining housing.
• Working Families may apply under one of NYCHA’s working priorities as non-emergency applicants.

Other Housing Programs

• Jiggets/FEPS : Public Assistance (welfare) recipients facing eviction in a private apartment
• Rental Assistance Program (RAP): Working families and singles meeting specific income requirements and living in a DHS or domestic violence shelter.
• ACS Housing Subsidy : Families who are reunifying with children in foster care or preventing children from being placed in foster care and for whom housing is an obstacle

Affordable Housing Developments

• Working families and singles

In addition, to providing information about individual housing options, you will also find sections about:

Special Populations – This section provides information about unique rules that special populations face within Housing Stability Plus, Section 8, and Public Housing. These groups include.

• Undocumented or Partially Documented Families
• Households with a Criminal Background
• SSI Recipients
• Households Facing Rental Arrears and/or Eviction
• Working Households

Finding Housing– This section provides information about online housing search resources, tips for interviewing with landlords, and other housing search information.