Housing

OPWDD’s Information Line provides answers to questions about supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Call 1-866-946-9733 for assistance.

NYSOFA is available online or at 1-844-697-6321 to answer questions about services available and accessing programs for older New Yorkers

311 provides assistance to residents of NYC on a variety of topics. Use the website for assistance or call 311 from your phone. 

2-1-1 is a nationwide service connecting people to help. To get help, you can search for a local resource through the site, or call 2-1-1.

Programs and advocacy in the areas of affordable housing, reentry/criminal justice, economic security, health care, youth, and workforce and poverty.

Offers free legal assistance in NYC to low-income New Yorkers in the areas of housing; foreclosure; civil rights; bankruptcy, tax, employment, government benefits, immigration, and...

NYSHCR Fair and Equitable Housing Office provides information on Federal, State and local laws protecting people from discrimination and ensuring equal access to housing.

Information about housing rights, assistance animals, and reasonable accommodations can be found on this website.

Information about disability rights in private and public housing, including a link to an online complaint form can be found on this website.

HUD provides information about the Fair Housing Act which protects people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or obtaining financing for housing.