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Rental Assistance

- For Landlords
- For Tenants
For Landlords
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program of New York
  
  ERAP will provide significant economic relief to help low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance, and utility arrears assistance.
  
  New York residents are eligible for ERAP if they meet all of the following criteria:
  
  Household gross income is at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). A household may qualify based on current income or calendar year 2020 income that is at or below 80 percent AMI.
  
  On or after March 13, 2020, a member of the household received unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs, or experienced financial hardship, directly or indirectly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
  The applicant is obligated to pay rent at their primary residence and has rental arrears (rent overdue) at their current residence for rent owed on or after March 13, 2020.
  
  The household must be at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, which can be demonstrated by having rental arrears owed on or after March 13, 2020.
  
  While Catholic Charities is not distributing the funds or determining who receives funds, we are assisting with tenant and landlord applications as needed. We can scan and upload documents for you and assist with the application if you need assistance. You can also visit the state’s website and apply online yourself: Emergency Rental Assistance Program
  
  A landlord may not complete an entire application on behalf of a tenant; at a minimum, the tenant must sign and attest that the information contained in the application is accurate. Landlords may start the application process and may provide required landlord information online. If the landlord starts the application, a notification will go to the tenant that the application has been started and ask that they complete any required tenant information.
  
  Below is what you will need to apply. A PDF is here if you prefer to print it off.
  Landlords and property owners will need to provide:
  
  Completed W-9 tax form.
  
  Executed lease with tenant applicant, or if there is no written lease, a cancelled check, evidence of funds transfer or other documentation of the last full monthly rent payment.
  
  Documentation of rent due from tenant (e.g. ledger, etc.) or attestation on application.
  
  Banking information to receive direct deposit payment.
  
  The property owner or an authorized property management company will be required to sign the application form and associated certifications agreeing that the information provided, including the amount of rental arrears owed, is accurate and does not duplicate a payment received from another program.
  
  Please note - the property owner or authorized property management company must also agree to the following terms as a condition of accepting rental arrears payments:
  
  The ERAP payment satisfies the tenant’s full rental obligations for the time period covered by the payment.
  
  Waive any late fees due on any rental arrears covered by the ERAP payment.
  
  Not increase the monthly rental amount above the monthly amount due at the time of application for ERAP assistance for months for which rental assistance is received and for one year from receipt of the ERAP payment.
  
  Not evict the household on behalf of whom the ERAP payment is made for reason of expired lease or holdover tenancy for one year from the receipt of the ERAP payment. An exception to this requirement shall be made if the dwelling unit contains four or fewer units and the property owner or owner’s immediate family members intend to immediately occupy the unit for use as a primary residence
  
  You may view this video: Landlord Portal which walks you through using the ERAP site. You may apply online through the State’s website as soon as you are ready.
  
  If you have additional questions after viewing the website and video, please reach out to Mallory via email. Please put “landlord” in the subject line. You may also call Mallory at 607-734-9784, ext. 2126.
  
  If your tenants do not qualify for this program, they may still call our Samaritan Center (607-734-4898) or Schuyler Office (607-535-2050) to see if there is another program that they do qualify for.
  
  Thank you for your partnership with us to help tenants stay stably housed in our community.
For Tenants
- Are you in need of rental assistance?
  Have you experienced unemployment, loss of income, or more expenses because of COVID-19?
  Are you at risk of homelessness?
  
  There are options available for you:
  
  Apply online
  
  You will receive an application number when you apply online, PLEASE write down this application number, you will need it to upload or complete your application.
  
  To make an appointment for our Staff to help you apply online call: CHEMUNG COUNTY 607-317-5801 or 607-734-4898; SCHUYLER COUNTY 607-317-5580 or 607-535-2050.
  
  For help uploading your documents call: CHEMUNG COUNTY 607-317-5801 or 607-734-4898; SCHUYLER COUNTY 607-317-5580 or 607-535-2050.
  
  Catholic Charities' Samaritan Center: 607-317-5801 or 607-734-4898; 380 S Main St, Elmira, NY
  Appointments available after business hours, if needed.
  
  Catholic Charities' Schuyler Office: 607-317-5580 or 607-535-2050; 105 9th St, Watkins Glen, NY
  Open for walk-ins Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Appointments available after business hours, if needed.
  Email us with questions.

Rental Assistance

Are you in need of rental assistance? Have you experienced unemployment, loss of income, or more expenses because of COVID-19? Are you at risk of homelessness?

Are you in need of rental assistance?
Have you experienced unemployment, loss of income, or more expenses because of COVID-19?
Are you at risk of homelessness?