White Plains honors the WRO founder Nick Beilenson by renaming Shapham Place “Nick Beilenson Way”
Help for homeowners is here
La ayuda para los propietarios está aquí
In these challenging times, our clients need your support more than ever.
Housing is always Essential – please donate today to WRO!
En estos tiempos difíciles, nuestros clientes necesitan su apoyo más que nunca. La vivienda siempre es esencial – ¡done hoy a WRO!
New York State Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium is over effective January 15, 2022
Yonkers Residents:
As of July 31, 2021, Yonkers ERAP program is no longer accepting pre-screening forms, due to overwhelming demand and limited funds.
Please contact the Bridge Fund of Westchester 914-949-8146 to add your name to the waiting list.
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Who We Are
Since 1968, Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO) has championed the expansion of non-discriminatory housing opportunities in our region for low- and moderate-income households, minorities, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, including psychiatric disabilities. WRO is a HUD approved Housing Counseling Agency and a United Way agency. All of our housing services for consumers are free (except for credit reports and first-time Home Buying educational material) and are funded by government grants, private contributions and corporate support.
WRO’s homeownership counseling can prepare you to buy a home
WRO is a HUD approved housing counseling agency offering first time home buying education to potential home buyers. WRO’s Homebuying program is designed to assist potential buyers in reviewing their household’s overall financial situation and preparing them for homeownership.
Independent Living Program
WRO’s Independent Living Program assists psychiatrically disabled clients with housing issues and helps them obtain needed services.
Mortgage/Foreclosure Default Counseling
WRO intervenes on behalf of homeowners in danger of mortgage foreclosure and may help financially with mortgage arrears. WRO encourages homeowners to attend our Mortgage Default Orientation Sessions to learn about the process and have an opportunity for Q&A with a counselor.
Fair Housing
Where you live is your choice. Federal, state, and county fair housing laws protect you when you are looking for a place to live and while you are living in your house, co-op, condo, or apartment. WRO works to protect your rights if you live, or are looking for a place to live, in Westchester, Putnam, or Rockland counties in New York State.
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News & Events
Yankwitt LLP Wins Pro Bono Case on behalf of Westchester Residential Opportunities
WHITE PLAINS, NY (January 18, 2022) – Yankwitt LLP prevailed in a pro bono case before the Fair Housing Board of the Westchester Human Rights Commission (the Commission) on behalf of Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO), a nonprofit that has served Westchester...
New York State Fair Housing Network Applauds Fair Housing Bills Signed By Governor Hochul
New York, NY – January 7, 2022 – On Tuesday, December 21, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law nine fair housing bills to combat housing discrimination throughout New York State. The package of bills was designed to address widespread discrimination highlighted by...
Any household impacted by Ida, that has at least one U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder of any age, can apply to FEMA for an “Other Needs Assistance” grant of up to $35,500.
FEMA will set up Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) where people can file claims for assistance in communities which are particularly damaged. The County is working with FEMA to organize DRCs throughout the county as well as mobile DRCs where residents can file online...
