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Housing help in New York

Rent assistance, public housing, home repair grants and down-payment programs.

Rent help, public housing, repair grants and down-payment programs are run locally even when the money is federal.

Your local public housing agency is the front door for vouchers and public housing; waiting lists are common.

Federal programs (available in New York)

  • Federal
  • Service · one time
  • Verified Nov 9, 2026

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

A More Energy-Efficient Home – At No Cost Eligible Households

Households at or below 200% of poverty (or in SSI or TANF); priority for seniors, people with disabilities and families with children.

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