Department of Social Services (DSS), Tompkins County - Rental Supplement Program (RSP)

Resource Details
Description UPDATE December 2023- this program is currently out of funding. Check back for updates in April

A New York State rental assistance program offered by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and administered locally by Tompkins County DSS. It provides both homeless prevention assistance through paying back rent and rapid rehousing assistance through assisting with security deposits and paying rent in order to transition into housing. 

Have clients who are homeless or, at risk of homelessness, call Amy Mills (607-274-5341) for eligibilty screening and intake. 
Coverage Area Tompkins County

Defined coverage areas:
New York - Tompkins County
Physical Address 320 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR/STATE ST
Ithaca City NY
14850 United States
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8:30am 4:30pm
Tue: 8:30am 4:30pm
Wed: 8:30am 4:30pm
Thu: 8:30am 4:30pm
Fri: 8:30am 4:30pm
Program
Eligibility Currently homeless and in the shelter system for rapid-rehousing and at risk of homelessness by owing back rent, being in eviction court, etc. for the homeless prevention assistance.
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Teen: Yes; Family: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
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Contact Information
Main 607-274-5341
Main Email Address Amy.Mills@dfa.state.ny.us
Main Contact Name Amy Mills
Main Contact Title SR. SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER
Main Contact Phone 607-274-5341


 


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