City and State Subsidies

  • Key with house keychain symbolizing the CityFHEPS housing subsidy, leading to the NYC application process.

    City FHEPS

    CityFHEPS directly assists individuals facing homelessness by providing subsidies to secure permanent housing. Designed for those who've faced economic setbacks or have stayed in shelters, FHEPS bridges the gap between high city rents and what they can afford. If you're at risk of homelessness or already in a shelter, CityFHEPS can be your route to a stable housing solution.

  • Man in wheelchair symbolizing the DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption) housing subsidy for NYC residents with disabilities.

    DRIE

    DRIE, or the Disability Rent Increase Exemption, is a program designed to protect eligible disabled residents from rent hikes in rent-regulated apartments. If you're a disabled individual living on a fixed income, DRIE can freeze your rent at a manageable level, ensuring housing stability and preventing potential displacement due to increasing rental costs.

  • Two elderly men laughing, representing the joyful life SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption) housing subsidy aims to support for senior NYC residents.

    SCRIE

    SCRIE, also known as the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption, provides relief for eligible senior citizens in rent-regulated housing by freezing their rent. If you are 62 years of age or older with a limited income, SCRIE ensures that your rent remains consistent and affordable, allowing you to maintain a stable and permanent living situation without the worry of escalating costs.

  • Children playing with blocks, symbolizing the support and care that the ACS (Administration for Children's Services) subsidy offers to NYC youth and families.

    ACS Subsidy

    The ACS Subsidy is a NYC initiative designed to help eligible families by covering a portion of their childcare expenses. Eligible families are those with financial hardships, ensuring their children receive quality care while they work or attend training. By receiving ACS, families can alleviate childcare costs, making it easier to balance work, education, and family responsibilities.