Application Assistance Available Starting on Tuesday June 1st
Schenectady County is partnering with Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc. and Schenectady Community Action Program, Inc. (SCAP) to provide in-person application assistance for renters and landlords applying for ERAP funding through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). OTDA’s electronic application portal will open at 9am on Tuesday, June 1.
New York State recently announced that up to $2.7 billion in emergency rental assistance is available through ERAP to assist households behind on their rent that have experienced financial hardship, that are at risk of homelessness or housing instability and that earn at or below 80 percent of area median income (AMI).
“The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone in some way or another, including renters and landlords,” said Schenectady County Legislator Sara Mae Pratt, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Health & Human Services. “We want to ensure all eligible Schenectady County residents are able to apply for this funding as soon as possible. If you are eligible for the program, but need help with the application process, case managers can assist you at these sites – just remember to bring the required documentation.”
Eligibility
Income Qualifications for Rental Assistance in Schenectady County:
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Income Qualifications for Schenectady County |
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1 Person |
2 People |
3 People |
4 People |
5 People |
6 People |
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50% AMI |
$28,100 |
$32,100 |
$36,100 |
$40,100 |
$43,350 |
$46,550 |
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80% AMI |
$44,950 |
$51,350 |
$57,750 |
$64,150 |
$69,300 |
$74,450 |
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7 People |
8 People |
9 People |
10 People |
11 People |
12 People |
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50% AMI |
$49,750 |
$52,950 |
$56,150 |
$59,350 |
$62,550 |
$65,750 |
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80% AMI |
$79,550 |
$84,700 |
$89,800 |
$94,950 |
$100,050 |
$105,200 |
Application Assistance*
Applicants who need assistance can receive in-person help from SCAP and staff at the Bethesda House starting on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. All sites are walk-in, no appointment needed. Applicants who arrive after capacity is full will receive an appointment to come back later the same day or the following day.
SCAP
Albany Street Site
913 Albany St.
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, open until 6:30pm on Wednesdays
(518) 374-9181
Ellis Site
600 McClellan St. (take a right down the hallway to the right of the reception desk)
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, open until 6:30pm on Wednesdays
(518) 347-5361
Mont Pleasant Branch Library Site (in the entryway)
1036 Crane St.
Tuesdays 1-4:30pm
(518) 419-9026
Hon. Karen B. Johnson (Central) Branch Library Site (in the entryway)
99 Clinton St.
Thursdays 1-4:30pm
(518) 419-9026
Bethesda House
834 State Street
Monday – Friday 8:15am to 6pm
Saturdays 9am to 2pm
(518) 374-7873
*Hours and locations are subject to change. Visit www.schenectadycounty.com/dss for the most up-to-date information.
Documentation
Applicants should bring all required documentation to the assistance sites listed above.
Renter applicants will need to provide:
- Personal identification for all household members;
- Social Security number of any household members who have been issued one:
- Proof of rental amount;
- Proof of residency and occupancy;
- Proof of Income to document income eligibility:
- Documents demonstrating monthly income; OR
- Documents demonstrating annual income for 2020.
- Copy of gas or electric utility bill, if applying for help paying for utility arrears at the same rental unit.
The Renter’s Checklist provides more detailed information.
Landlords and property owners will need to provide:
- Completed W-9 tax form;
- Executed lease with tenant applicant;
- Documentation of rent due from tenant;
- Banking information to receive direct deposit payment.
The Landlord’s Checklist provides more detailed information.
Additional Information
For more information, visit www.otda.ny.gov/erap or call (844) 691-7368.