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Financial counseling, tax assistance, emergency grants, consumer protection and more.

Project HELP Emergency Home Repair Assistance
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Project HELP Emergency Home Repair Assistance

Eligibility / funding dependent Official HPD homeowner resource page includes Project HELP section, no individual online submission. Proceed via NHS borough office.
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Victim Compensation
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Victim Compensation

Eligibility / funding dependent Reimbursement for eligible victims only; cross-tag Benefits/Legal.
NYS Office of Victim Services
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Emergency Financial Assistance
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Emergency Financial Assistance

The Entertainment Community Fund assists those working in theater, film, television, radio, music, dance, opera and circus.
Entertainment Community Fund
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Emergency Assistance One Shot Deal
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Emergency Assistance One Shot Deal

Eligibility / funding dependent Emergency grant may be recoverable; case-by-case assessment.
NYC HRA
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Home Energy Assistance Program HEAP
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Home Energy Assistance Program HEAP

Winter HEAP not open; HERR and Clean & Tune open 2026-10-01 Regular/emergency 2026–27 benefits not open as of 2026-10-12; repair/clean-and-tune opened October 1.
NYS OTDA
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Financial Assistance / NYC Care
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial Assistance / NYC Care

NYC Health + Hospitals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability...
NYC Health + Hospitals
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Home Water Assistance Program
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Home Water Assistance Program

Automatic annual credit, no application Automatic credit; no independent application CTA.
NYC DEP
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Energy Affordability Program
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Energy Affordability Program

You may qualify for a discount on your monthly energy bill if you receive benefits from an eligible governmental assistance program. Learn more.
Con Edison
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Disabled Homeowners Exemption DHE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Disabled Homeowners Exemption DHE

Official page for Disabled Homeowners Exemption DHE, provided by NYC DOF.
NYC DOF
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Disability Rent Increase Exemption DRIE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Disability Rent Increase Exemption DRIE

Eligibility / funding dependent DRIE is a Rent Freeze component; related to #74, different beneficiary group.
NYC DOF
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STAR Property Tax Credit
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

STAR Property Tax Credit

Official page for STAR Property Tax Credit, provided by NYS Taxation and Finance.
NYS Taxation and Finance
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Federal Lifeline Phone and Internet Assistance
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Federal Lifeline Phone and Internet Assistance

Lifeline is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help make phone and internet services more affordable for eligible consumers. The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) administers the Lifeline program.
FCC / USAC
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EnergyShare Emergency Utility Grant
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

EnergyShare Emergency Utility Grant

Get help with utility bills across New York State. Heartshare offers energy assistance grants for heating, electricity, and gas to eligible families in need.
HeartShare Human Services
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Energy Affordability Program
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Energy Affordability Program

Official page for Energy Affordability Program, provided by National Grid.
National Grid
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Real Property Tax Credit IT-214
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Real Property Tax Credit IT-214

Eligibility / funding dependent Extremely narrow eligibility for NYC renters, including $450 monthly rent threshold.
NYS Taxation and Finance
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Affordable Coop Condo Mortgages
CREDIT/LOANS/GRANTS
CREDIT/LOANS/GRANTS

Affordable Coop Condo Mortgages

Through lending, financial literacy, and housing counseling services Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC, Inc. empowers New Yorkers to purchase and preserve affordable housing opportunities.
Neighborhood Housing Services NYC
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Homebuyer Dream Program
CREDIT/LOANS/GRANTS
CREDIT/LOANS/GRANTS

Homebuyer Dream Program

The HDP Suite offers grants up to $20,000. The FHLBNY will grant up to $19,500 towards down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a home through one of our approved community-based, member lenders....
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
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First-Time Homebuyer Grant Assistance
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CREDIT/LOANS/GRANTS

First-Time Homebuyer Grant Assistance

Unlock Your Path to Homeownership with Homebuyer Grants | Explore Financial Assistance Opportunities and Grants to Help You Secure Your Dream Home. Take the First Step Towards Affordable Homeownership Today!
Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services
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HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance
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CREDIT/LOANS/GRANTS

HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance

Eligibility / funding dependent HPD currently lists up to $100,000; qualifying first-time buyers, not free cash.
NYC HPD
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General Needs Loans
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CREDIT/LOANS/GRANTS

General Needs Loans

Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS) offers general needs loans in New York to support emergencies, large expenses, and general needs of all kinds.
Hebrew Free Loan Society
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