The Eviction Moratorium ends on January 15, 2022 for those who have signed Hardship Affidavits. But members who owe back rent can still get help and gain time!

If you file or have filed an application for EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP), any eviction proceeding will be postponed until your application is reviewed.

ERAP can grant as much as a year of back rent, utility payments, and three months of future rent. APPLY even if the website says that funds may not be available:

https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/#apply

Before clicking the “APPLY FOR ERAP” button, Renters should have:

- Personal ID

- SSNs for any household members who have been issued one. (Lawful immigration not required)

- Proof of rental amount -  signed lease, even if expired. If no lease is available then proof can be shown through a rent receipt, canceled check or money order. If no documentation is available, landlord attestation will be accepted

-Proof of residency and occupancy - Signed lease, rent receipt, utility bill, school records, bank statement, postal mail with name of applicant, insurance bill, or driver license. Proof should be current.

-Proof of Income - Documents demonstrating monthly income for the prior month, such as pay stubs, bank account deposit verification, unemployment benefits letter, or other proof like W-2, 1040 and other tax forms. Self-attestation through a written and signed statement of income is permitted in certain circumstances where no documentation is available such as certain self-employment.

-Copy of gas or electric utility bill - if applying for help paying for utility arrears at the same rental unit.

-Applicants will be asked to attest that on or after March 13, 2020, a member of the household received unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs or experienced other financial hardship, directly or indirectly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The applicant will need to sign the application form and associated certifications agreeing that the information provided in the application is accurate.

- A more detailed checklist is available in 11 languages here: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/#apply
but DON’T WAIT! You can always add documents to your application later.

Here is a list of groups who help renters applying for ERAP in NYC:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/new-york-emergency-rental-assistance-program-erap.page

Renters can also apply for a One Shot Deal by calling 311 or through ACCESS HRA: https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/

If you get legal papers from your landlord, call the Legal Services Plan at (212) 924-1220.