After months of struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City has finally received some much-needed housing relief. On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new $243 million program that will provide rental assistance to low-income families and individuals in the city.
The program, called the “COVID Rent Relief Program”, is aimed at helping those who have lost income due to the pandemic and are now facing difficulty paying their rent. It will offer one-time payments to eligible applicants based on their income level and household size.
According to Governor Cuomo, this program is crucial for keeping New Yorkers in their homes during these tough times. He stated that “while we continue to fight this virus, we need to ensure that New Yorkers are not at risk of losing their homes and being put out on the street.”
The state has allocated $100 million towards this program, while the remaining $143 million will come from federal coronavirus relief funds. The application process for the program will open on July 16th and will be available through August 6th.
Eligibility for this program is based on several factors including income, rent burden (amount of rent compared to one’s income), and loss of income due to the pandemic. Those who qualify can receive up to four months of rental assistance directly to their landlords.
This news comes as a relief to many New Yorkers who have been struggling with unemployment and financial hardships during the pandemic. According to recent data, over 1.6 million residents in New York City have filed for unemployment since the pandemic began.
New York City has been hit hard by the pandemic, both economically and socially. With businesses shut down and many people out of work, housing has become a major concern for many residents. This new rental assistance program will provide much-needed relief and help prevent an increase in homelessness.
In addition to this rental assistance program, Governor Cuomo also announced that New York will extend its moratorium on evictions until August 20th, providing further protection for struggling tenants.
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