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Town Of Brookhaven

Community Resource

Serves: Farmingville, Suffolk County

About this resource

This initiative provides financial support to residents of the Town of Brookhaven who have rental arrears resulting from financial challenges linked to COVID-19. The Long Island Housing Partnership oversees the program, which has a funding limit and pays landlords directly. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out.

Intake Process: Interested individuals can find application and program guidelines online at https://www.lihp.org/docsrentarrears.html. Applications can be submitted online, in person, or via mail.

Fees: There are no associated fees.

Who can use this

  • CDBG-CV funds are designated for low to moderate income residents of the Town of Brookhaven who have rental arrears due to COVID-19 financial hardships. The Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP) administers the program, which has funding limits and pays landlords directly. Eligibility criteria include: • The applicant/unit must be a primary residence in the Town of Brookhaven • Household income must be below 80% of HUD AMI at the time of assistance. Refer to the income chart below. • Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship due to COVID-19 • Applicants must have been current on their lease before April 1, 2020. • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Qualified Aliens • Landlords must consent to participate in the program • Rental units must have a valid municipal rental permit/operational authority • Units must pass lead-based paint inspections if applicable • All required documentation must be submitted for consideration • Duplication of benefits is not allowed • Some applicants may be ineligible. Refer to Program Guidelines for more details. • Additional eligibility requirements may apply. Please consult Program Guidelines for further information.

Get in touch

Phone
844-691-7368
Website
www.brookhavenny.gov
Address
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Farmingville, New York
Hours
Agency requests client call for details

Walk-ins welcome

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