This program assists home owners, landlords and renters whose primary homes were damaged by Sandy. But, the current registration deadline is October 31! You can register online at nyc.gov/builditback or you can call 311.
Renters —go to this link for details: Build it Back info for Renters.
Renters, you may be eligible for rental subsidy. To get some help figuring out your eligibility and how to apply, contact Catholic Charities: Catholic
Charities is operating a Disaster Case Management program for help with a variety of disaster-related needs. Catholic Charities’ Sandy Referral Line at 855-258-0483 or visit http://www.catholiccharitiesny.org/get-help/disaster-relief-resources.
NYC’s HPD announced housing lotteries. Households displaced by Sandy will receive preference in the following rental lotteries: This deadline is September 1, so act now. Go to http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/apartment/lotteries.shtml as well as nyc.gov/
housingconnect for a list of current lotteries.
Homeowners – go to this link for details: Build it Back info for Homeowners.
To register: click on this link or
call 311 and ask for Build It Back.
For up-to-date recovery resources, go to http://www.nyc.gov/html/recovery/html/resources/resources.shtml