The mission of NHS Brooklyn is to help you protect the wealth and assets you have, through financial management, proper insurance, and home maintenance. Below are some of our newest educational offerings as well as other sources of assistance. If you have questions or need counseling, we're a HUD-certified housing counseling agency. Reach out to us at 718-469-4679 during normal business hours or send email us on weekends or after hours here.
REGISTER:
Wednesday, September 29 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
How to Get Help for Storm Damage: Resource Update
Thursday, September 30 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thursday, October 7 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thursday, October 2 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thursday, October 21 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Emergency Rent Relief Program (ERAP)
for Tenants and Landlords
Launched Tuesday June 1, 2021, ERAP allows tenants or landlords on behalf of their tenants to apply for help paying off up to 12 months of back rent, plus 3 months of future rent and other assistance. For more information, including how to apply, click here.
COVID-19 Burial Assistance
If you lost a loved one to COVID-19, retroactive reimbursement of up to $9,000 in burial costs is available. Call 844-684-6333 from 7am to 7pm or visit FEMA's Funeral Assistance website here for more information.
Disabled Veterans: Access to Home for Heroes Grant
A new grant program for retrofitting your home for greater independence.
Please complete this form for more information.
property protection
Wednesday, October 6 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday, October 6 12:00 - 1:00pm
Get Help Applying for Property Tax Extensions
Call 718-469-4679 or complete this form.
LANDLORD TRAINING
Thursday, October 7
3:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, October 19
6:00-8:00pm
ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING
Behind with your mortgage? Have a water or tax lien? Believe you may have been scammed? Have another housing issue? Complete this form or call 718-469-4679 Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, and a HUD-certified counselor will contact you.
OTHER PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Click here for info on our programs and resources, including:
Home Repairs and grants
Property Management for Owners of 1- to 4-Unit Homes and Buildings
Mortgages: Foreclosure Intervention, Refinancing, Reverse Mortgage, Check-Up
Free weatherization, energy-efficient appliances, and more (income eligibility may apply)
And so much more!
Click here to submit a request for assistance.
Click here for the complete list of upcoming events.
GET VACCINATED!
It's free and available to everyone over 12. No insurance required. Just bring ID with your birthdate on it or attest to your birthdate on site. No immigration questions.
For more information, visit https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov
To find a location near you:
call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)
If you need it, ask about:
NEW! At-home vaccination with the vaccine of your choice is now available to ANYONE age 12 and older!
Round-trip transportation (available to anyone 65)
Childcare
Accommodation for a disability
Setting up an appointment. (Not necessary, but some people prefer to have one.)
Financial incentives, including a $100 gift certificate when you receive your first vaccine dose at a NYC-run site, vaccine bus, or at home.
Until you are vaccinated...
continue to social distance
wear a mask when around strangers, other unvaccinated people, people with pre-existing conditions, and seniors.
get tested if you feel sick, have been indoors with 50 or more people, or plan to travel, whether you are vaccinated or not. Find a test center at www.nyc.gov/covidtest
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