Housing Crisis Fund: Tenant Eviction Prevention Program (TEPP)
Funds provided to Mamaroneck and Larchmont income eligible families or individuals to help prevent eviction or homelessness. Grants or loans can be obtained for:
- Rental or mortgage arrears if eviction for non-payment is imminent
- Assistance with brokers' fees or security deposits if relocation is required
- Assistance with relocation expenses
- Assistance with other extraordinary expenses that may impact ability to pay rent
Criteria include the following:
- Funds are provided on a one time basis, not continuously
- Proof of income is required; assets must be verified
- Individual must be able to continue to pay rent on their own after assistance
- The need for assistance must be verified
- WHA reserves the right to and may refer clients to other agencies for assistance
- Funds are disbursed only to landlords
- WHA may require additional documents after interview
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