How does Homebase work?

Update: To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all Homebase locations are closed. Homebase services are still available by phone. Homebase will help you develop a personalized plan to overcome an immediate housing crisis and achieve housing stability. You do not have to wait until you are in housing court to seek help from Homebase. Homebase can help a wide range of services, including: Services to prevent eviction Help getting public benefits Emergency rental assistance Education and job placement assistance Financial counseling and money management Help moving Short-term financial assistance

Am I eligible for Homebase?

You may be eligible for Homebase services if you: Live in one of the five boroughs of New York City Are at imminent risk of entering the New York City shelter system Want to remain stably housed in your community Anyone who may need Homebase services is encouraged to visit a local office so they can review your specific situation and offer support. Even if you are not eligible, Homebase can assist you with identifying resources that might be helpful.

What do I need in order to apply to Homebase?

These are the documents you need to bring on your first appointment. If you don’t have all of these documents, Homebase can still assess your case and help. Identification for all household members 18 years of age or older Proof of income/employment for every working member of the household (recent paystubs dated within 30 days of Homebase appointment) If you have an active Cash Assistance (CA) case, bring a CA Budget Letter or Welfare Management System (WMS) printout dated within 30 days Unemployment letter Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability (SSD) Award Letter, dated within the last year Copy of lease or written rental agreement Rental Assistance referral, certificate, voucher, or award letter Rent demand, Landlord letter, or Court documents Light, gas, and telephone bill

How do I Apply to Homebase?

Find your location by calling 311 , visiting 311 Online , or viewing the HomeBase map and searching by your zip code. Then, call to schedule an appointment. Find your Homebase location by calling 311 , visiting 311 Online , or viewing the Homebase map and searching by your zip code. Go to the Homelessness Prevention website Schedule a meeting with a Homebase representative at your earliest convenience, or for walk-ins, try to come earlier than 12pm. Bring as many of the application documents as you can to your first appointment. Having all the documents is not required to receive help. Note: If you have children, you do not need to bring them with you, but you should bring their identification documents.

Homebase – ACCESS NYC

1. How it Works

Homebase is a homelessness prevention network with 26 locations across NYC’s five boroughs. If you’re at risk of homelessness, you can get services through Homebase to help with a housing crisis and support housing stability.

Update: To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all Homebase locations are closed. Homebase services are still available by phone.

Homebase will help you develop a personalized plan to overcome an immediate housing crisis and achieve housing stability.
You do not have to wait until you are in housing court to seek help from Homebase.
Homebase can help a wide range of services, including:
- Services to prevent eviction
- Help getting public benefits
- Emergency rental assistance
- Education and job placement assistance
- Financial counseling and money management
- Help moving
- Short-term financial assistance

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

You may be eligible for Homebase services if you:

Live in one of the five boroughs of New York City
Are at imminent risk of entering the New York City shelter system
Want to remain stably housed in your community

Anyone who may need Homebase services is encouraged to visit a local office so they can review your specific situation and offer support. Even if you are not eligible, Homebase can assist you with identifying resources that might be helpful.

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3. What You Need to Include

3. What you need to include

These are the documents you need to bring on your first appointment. If you don’t have all of these documents, Homebase can still assess your case and help.

Identification for all household members 18 years of age or older
Proof of income/employment for every working member of the household (recent paystubs dated within 30 days of Homebase appointment)
If you have an active Cash Assistance (CA) case, bring a CA Budget Letter or Welfare Management System (WMS) printout dated within 30 days
Unemployment letter
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability (SSD) Award Letter, dated within the last year
Copy of lease or written rental agreement
Rental Assistance referral, certificate, voucher, or award letter
Rent demand, Landlord letter, or Court documents
Light, gas, and telephone bill

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

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