New York State Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Protections until MAY 1, 2021
Alert for Subsidized Tenants from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Alerta para inquilinos subsidiados de Servicios Legales del Hudson Valley
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Find the nearest food pantries and soup kitchens
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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, a licensed real estate broker 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
WRO Receives Fair Housing Grant from NYS Attorney General
Attorney General James Announces $4.5 Million Grant to Fund Fair Housing ProgramsGrants to Fund Programs Dedicated to EradicatingDiscriminatory Housing Practices Across New York NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $4.5 million grant...
One Year Later: SOI Discrimination in New York
On April 12, 2019, New York State adopted the Lawful Source of Income Non-Discrimination Act to improve housing opportunities throughout New York, particularly for people on government assistance. For the past year, WRO has been committed to maximizing the...
Westchester Residential Opportunities Alleges Housing Discrimination at Tor View Village Apartments in Rockland County
March 9, 2020 -- Westchester Residential Opportunities Alleges Housing Discrimination at Tor View Village Apartments in Rockland County -- White Plains, NY – Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO), a non-profit fair housing agency, has filed a lawsuit...
