WHAT IS A ONE-SHOT DEAL?
WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR A RENT OR MORTGAGE RELATED ONE-SHOT DEAL?
WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THAT HRA CONSIDERS WHEN REVIEWING AN APPLICATION?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR APPROVAL?
HOW IS THE GRANT ISSUED?
A request for emergency assistance to meet an urgent need of low-income New Yorkers. This assistance can be
used to cover a number of situations. One of the most common uses of the one-shot deal is for rental assistance
to prevent or forestall an eviction.
• If there is a court action, copies of any stipulations or court orders
* HRA does not require that you have a case in Housing Court.
• You must submit an application for Cash Assistance, indicating that it is only for emergency assistance
( see How to Apply section below )
*You do not have to be a Public Assistance recipient to receive a one-shot deal.
• Rent demand, bills or letters from the landlord that show monthly rent breakdown and rent owed
• Documentation of current income for all members of the household
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( required under federal/state law )
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Documentation of third-party commitments to help with the rent if necessary
*A family member or friend may agree to help you. They will need to sign that promise.
Lease ( in the applicant’s name )
Co-ops, condos, mortgages, and property taxes are eligible ( Liens will be required on applicable
properties as a condition of eligibility )
• The need for assistance and related documentation ( i.e. COVID-19 job loss )
• Utilization of available resources to avoid arrears
• Affordability of housing
• Consideration of any special at-risk factors such as disability
• A viable future plan to pay rent going forward
Depending on the urgency of the case, it can take 30-45 days to receive a decision once all documents
stipulation/order. If you do not receive a decision after 30-45 days or before a pay date, you can check case
status on ACCESS HRA or call HRA InfoLine for information at 718-557-1399.
Checks are issued directly to the landlord or Housing Court, where applicable.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
(ONE-SHOT DEALS)