CityFHEPS is administered by the New York City Department of Social Services. New Destiny does not offer CityFHEPS.

CityFHEPS is a New York City rental assistance program available to eligible individuals and families at risk of entering shelter or living in shelter.

It is administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes both the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the Human Resources Administration (HRA). Only DSS can determine eligibility for the program.

Since 2023, CityFHEPS can be used across New York State, outside the five boroughs.

Find CityFHEPS forms and documents here.

Eligibility

Only DSS can determine eligibility for CityFHEPS.

For those staying in shelter, eligibility information can be provided by a case manager or housing specialist.

Others can apply at their nearest Homebase office. Homebase are operated by DSS nonprofit service providers. Visit this page to learn more about Homebase and find the location closest to you.

The city has made available a list of Frequently Asked Questions about CityFHEPS for New Yorkers in shelter and New Yorkers at risk of entering shelter, see here.

Source of Income Discrimination

Voucher holders may be the target of “source of income” discrimination by landlords and brokers. In New York City, nearly all units must accept vouchers and other rental subsidies, such as the One-Shot Deal, as an acceptable form of payment for rental expenses.

If you have experienced this discrimination, or any other type of illegal discrimination, you can report it to the City Commission on Human Rights at (718)-722-3131 or to HRA’s Source of Income discrimination team at (929)221-6576 or soi@dss.nyc.gov

You can learn more about source of income discrimination here, and you can learn more about all other types of illegal housing discrimination on the CCHR website here.