DHCR Launches 24-Hour, Toll-Free Mitchell-Lama Complaint Line
Information on a new hotline launched for residents of New York that are experiencing difficulties with Mitchell-Lama.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
How Can I Get Into HUD Housing?
(Separate Website)
Commonly asked questions about "HUD" housing.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD's Public Housing Program
(Separate Website)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid to local housing agencies (HAs) that manage the housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
About the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
(Separate Website)
DHCR's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance and home ownership option to extremely low, very low and low income households in New York State.
By: NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Forms
(Separate Website)
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Forms
By: NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Who Keeps the Section 8 Voucher if My Family Breaks Up?
(Separate Website)
Overview of what happens to a Section 8 housing voucher when a family breaks up.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Rental Assistance Programs: New York
(Separate Website)
There are other opportunities for affordable housing in addition to the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and HUD subsidized public and private housing.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mitchell-Lama Housing
(Separate Website)
Information on the subsidized housing program known as "Mitchell-Lama".
By: New York City Rent Guidelines Board
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Mitchell-Lama Housing
(Separate Website)
The answers to many questions about Mitchell-Lama housing, including who is eligible, rent regulation, and the rights of remaining family members.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Rural Housing Options for Elderly People
(Separate Website)
Overview of housing programs that the USDA/Rural Development operates
By: United States Department of Agriculture
Access to Home Program
(Separate Website)
The Access to Home Program provides financial assistance to property owners to make dwelling units accessible for low- and moderate income persons with disabilities.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
USDA Housing Programs
(Separate Website)
USDA Rural Development housing programs work to improve the quality of life for rural Americans by ensuring that they have access to safe, well-built, affordable homes.
By: United States Department of Agriculture
Housing Court Records & Your Credit Report
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains how being sued by your landlord can affect your credit report.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Tenant Screening Reports
(Separate Website)
This resource provides information on how to ensure you are not unfairly denied an apartment because of a screening report.
By: City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
HUD in New York (English and Spanish)
(Separate Website)
Visit this website to get up to date news on housing developments in New York State and services available. This website is also available in Spanish.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to Get a Place Called Home: A handbook to help people with HIV/AIDS find housing in NY State
(Separate Website)
Written by Bailey House & CARES, this pamphlet helps people living with HIV/AIDS find housing in New York State. It includes a special section for ex-offenders seeking housing.
By: New York State Department of Health
Beware of Paying Your Rent With Money Orders
(Separate Website)
How you pay your rent can be very important. While money orders seem convenient, they may cause you a lot of problems and in some cases could lead to your eviction.
By: Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® - Geneva Office
English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases
(Separate Website)
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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