Q&A
ERAP and HOME-ARP funding distribution and process
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This chapter focuses on the distribution and process of ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program) and HOME-ARP (Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan) funding for NYCHA. Annika Lescott-Martinez explains the current status of these funds and the application process.
- $35 million in COVID Rental arrears program funding expected from the state
- $150 million in HOME-ARP funding expected through the city (federal funds)
- ERAP application process involves tenant submission, state eligibility confirmation, and NYCHA verification of arrears
- Applications were processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds were exhausted
Chris Banks
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What ERAP or home ARP funds are still left to be distributed?
Annika Lescott-Martinez
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Both of those, the 35,000,000 and the 150,000,000.
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We are working to implement both of those programs currently.
Chris Banks
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Okay.
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And then what what amount of the arrears will remain after all the current funds are distributed?
Annika Lescott-Martinez
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300,000,000.
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300,000,000.
Chris Banks
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What was the process for warning the the e ramp and the home wrap, home ARP funding?
Annika Lescott-Martinez
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Sure.
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That's a great question.
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So I can speak to ewrap because it's a current program in progress.
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So tenants or applicants submitted their application to the state.
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This state confirmed their eligibility.
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NYCHA as a landlord confirmed the amount of arrears the household owed us for the eligible time period.
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Those applications were then approved by the state based on their eligibility criteria.
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The funds were given to NYCHA to apply to the tenant accounts.
Chris Banks
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Just let me we will also join by council member, voucher.
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Was there any prioritization based off of the size of the areas and the timing when ERAP applications were submitted or any other any any reason?
Annika Lescott-Martinez
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Sure.
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So the eligibility criteria came from the state.
Chris Banks
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Mhmm.
Annika Lescott-Martinez
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We were not in charge of that.
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So we could only apply what was approved.
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So if a tenant put in their application during the eligibility period, and from our understanding, the state started by going through you know, from a first come, first served basis until the exhausted the fund.
