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Utility One-Shot

HRA Emergency Utility Assistance (Con Ed / National Grid arrears)

Agency: NYC HRA

Standard · $59

In short

One-time payment of utility arrears to prevent/restore shutoff. Households facing shutoff; repayable for some.

What you get
One-time payment of utility arrears to prevent/restore shutoff.
Who qualifies
Households facing shutoff; repayable for some.
Income limit (2026)
Case-based; no fixed cap.
Papers to gather
Shutoff notice, bill, ID, income.
Renewal
N/A

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Official page: a069-access.nyc.gov