CODE BLUE: Schenectady County has declared Code Blue in effect from Tuesday, January 21st through Friday, January 24th at 7:00 am, as temperatures are forecasted below freezing.   View Code Blue Shelters

  • Temporary Assistance Programs

  • Temporary Assistance Programs

  • Temporary Assistance Programs

  • Temporary Assistance Programs

  • Temporary Assistance Programs

Temporary Housing Assistance

The Schenectady County Department of Social Services is available to assist people and families needing temporary housing. Temporary housing assistance may be available to people and families experiencing homelessness and in need of help because of the following situations: 

Fire

Domestic Violence

Code Order to Vacate

Eviction

Are you experiencing Domestic Violence? 

Call 911

If you need immediate assistance or are experiencing an emergency, call for help.

24-hour Hotline

Call 1-800-942-6906 for information about emergency shelter, support groups, counseling, and your legal rights

Eligibility

People and families must meet income requirements to receive temporary housing assistance. These guidelines were created by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) in New York State.

If you are applying for Temporary Housing Assistance you must work with the Department of Social Services to verify the following information: 

  • Income
  • Resources
  • Lack of alternative housing options

Responsibilities of  Applicants for Temporary Housing Assistance

  • Complete the Temporary Housing Assessment
  • Verify necessary information - including the reason for housing
  • Ongoing responsibility to seek permanent housing
  • An obligation to accept available permanent housing found by the Department of Social Services
  • Paying for temporary housing if you have the income and resources

Apply for Temporary Housing Assistance

 

In Person

Department of Social Services
797 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305