Politics & Government
New Yorkers Can Now Apply For Rent Relief
Households need total income at or below 80% of the area median income. Unemployment and social security benefits count toward that income.

June 2, 2021
New York state’s Emergency Assistance Program is now accepting applications.
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To qualify, someone in the household has to be behind on rent owed on or after March 13, 2020.
Households need a total income at or below 80% of the area median income. Unemployment and social security benefits count toward that income.
Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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