New York State Homeowner Assistance Fund (NYS HAF)
Currently not accepting applications; call or go online to join the waiting list.
Provides up $50,000 to homeowners who are at risk of default, foreclosure, or displacement as a result of financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agency Information
Hours
Call Center: Monday - Saturday, 7 AM - 8 PM
Eligibility
New York State residents who own a home and occupy the home as their primary residence, are behind on their housing payments as a result of COVID-19, and meet income eligibility guidelines
Application Process
Apply online, contact the Call Center at 844-776-9423 (M-Sa, 7am-8pm), or contact a partner agency:
Affordable Housing Partnership (Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington): Phone counseling, 518-434-1730
Albany County Rural Housing Alliance (Albany, Schenectady): In person or phone counseling, 518-765-2425
Better Community Neighborhoods (Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady): In person or phone counseling, 518-372-7616
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington): Phone counseling, 833-628-0087
TRIP & RCHR NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington): In person or phone counseling, 518-949-9001
The Legal Project (Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington): In person or phone counseling, 518-435-1770
United Tenants of Albany (Albany): In person or phone counseling, 518-436-8997
Required Documentation
• Proof of ownership/property type
• Proof of identity
• Proof of delinquency on monthly housing payments
Fees
None
Contact Info
Hours:
Call Center: Monday - Saturday, 7 AM - 8 PM
Business Line
Website:
https://www.nyhomeownerfund.org/
Address:
641 Lexington AvenueNew York NY 10022
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