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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