One-Shot Deal
One-Shot Deal / Emergency Assistance (rent arrears, utility arrears, moving costs)
In short
One-time payment of rent arrears (paid to landlord), utility shutoff arrears, security deposit, moving/furniture costs; sometimes repayable. Households with emergency beyond their control and ability to pay future rent; one grant per year typically.
- What you get
- One-time payment of rent arrears (paid to landlord), utility shutoff arrears, security deposit, moving/furniture costs; sometimes repayable.
- Who qualifies
- Households with emergency beyond their control and ability to pay future rent; one grant per year typically.
- Income limit (2026)
- Must show income can cover future rent; no fixed cap; SSI recipients and seniors often repayment-exempt (unverified 2026).
- Papers to gather
- Landlord arrears letter/rent breakdown, court papers, lease, ID, income proof, utility shutoff notice, explanation of hardship.
- Renewal
- N/A (one-time).
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