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New York residents struggling to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic will soon have access to up to a year of rent and utility assistance, courtesy of a federally funded program included in the state s new budget.
The program, included in the $212 billion budget deal announced Tuesday, will be administered by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance using $2.3 billion in federal COVID-19 emergency funding and $100 million in state funding.
It will touch a variety differently-housed communities, based on financial need and negative impacts of COVID-19.
Here’s what you need to know.
How will the program work?
The program will cover up to 12 months of unpaid rent and utilities accrued since March 13, 2020.
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