June 2023 Affordable Housing Updates

ATTENTION! Town of Hempstead, Town of Oyster Bay, and the OTDA ERAP portals are CLOSED and not expected to reopen. OTDA (Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance) is currently processing eligible ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program) applications submitted through the closing date of January 20th, 2023, including applications from subsidized housing tenants whose rent is limited to a certain percentage of income (including public housing, section 8 and FHEPS). This means that if a tenant submitted an ERAP application through OTDA before January 20th, 2023, then OTDA will be denying or approving the application soon. Eviction proceedings should be stayed (temporarily stopped) if there is a pending ERAP application until there is a final decision including going through any appeals process. The Town of Islip has a separate portal where residents can apply, however, this portal is currently closed. See the information below. If you receive a decision on your ERAP application that you disagree with, make sure to appeal within thirty (30) days by calling 844-691-7368 or filling out the OTDA online application form.

Applications submitted after December 31st, 2022 will be placed on hold until further funding is available. Apply through Town of Islip: Community Development Agency (islipcda.org). Questions? Call (631) 647-5683 or email erap@islipcda.org

Suffolk and Nassau County DSS- The Department of Social Services has programs available to provide help with receiving shelter or rent arrears to prevent homelessness. Please visit https://otda.ny.gov/workingfamilies/dss.asp to find the contact information for your local Department of Social Services.