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Eviction Prevention & Utility Shutoff Prevention

Yonkers Residents:

As of July 31, 2021, Yonkers ERAP program is no longer accepting pre-screening forms, due to overwhelming demand and limited funds.

Rental Assistance for Landlords
Rental Assistance for Tenants
Asistencia de alquiler para propietarios
Asistencia de alquiler para inquilinos

New York State Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium extended to January 15, 2022

Click here for more information.

Alert for Subsidized Tenants from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

TENANT ALERT

Alerta para inquilinos subsidiados de Servicios Legales del Hudson Valley

ALERTA PARA INQUILINOS

Eviction Prevention

WRO provides eviction prevention grants to qualified renters, and relocation help for the homeless based on completing an application and providing documents. If we are unable to assist, a referral can be made for assistance from another agency. Clients MUST first apply at their local Department of Social Services office locations listed below or on the last page of application linked below.
 Upon receiving services you are required to attend a financial literacy
“Credit & Budgeting” workshop.
Click here for the Interagency Eviction Prevention Application
Haga clic aquí para la Interagency Eviction Prevention Application
Please contact WRO to inquire about funds for:
• Rental arrears
• First month’s rent
• Security deposits
If you are facing eviction there are some steps you should take before scheduling an appointment for assistance. First go to the Department of Social Services for your city.
You will have to apply to the Department of Social Services for rental arrears assistance. If you are denied or need additional assistance please contact WRO to schedule an appointment with one of our housing counselors.
Social Service Agencies:
• Mt. Vernon: 100 East First Street
• Peekskill: 750 Washington Avenue
• White Plains: 85 Court Street
• Yonkers: 131 Warburton Avenue

Utility Shut-off Prevention

WRO provides assistance to clients with a Con Edison turn-off notice. Terms of assistance vary. Applicants are required to complete an application and provide documents. The Con Edison bill has to be in the applicant’s name. Clients must first apply at the Department of Social Services for assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: Please contact WRO prior to submitting an application for utility assistance.
Please be advised that you must meet program guidelines for receipt of any funding.
Please contact WRO to inquire about funds for:
• Rental arrears
• First month’s rent
• Security deposits
If you are facing utility shut-off there are some steps you should take before scheduling an appointment for assistance. Go to the Department of Social Services for your city. You will have to apply for utility shut-off prevention assistance. If you are denied or need additional assistance please contact WRO to schedule an appointment with one of our housing counselors.
Social Service Agencies:
• Mt. Vernon: 100 East First Street
• Peekskill: 750 Washington Avenue
• White Plains: 85 Court Street
• Yonkers: 131 Warburton Avenue