CityFheps
This is the data base used to submit packages
CuRrent
This agency completes inspections for clients in a DV shelter with Fheps vouchers.
What is HRA?
This is the term used when a client would like to use their voucher outside of NYC PHA jurisdiction
What is a port?
This Houshold composition is not eligible for a Fhep voucher.
What is an single adult without children?
This document states that the applicant is potentially eligible for the FHEPS or City Fheps program
What is a shopping letter?
This is what CityFHEPS stands for
What is City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement?
This DHS department complete inspections for apartments located on the 1st floor.
What is DHS CAR.
DHS Rehousing Division’s Clearance and Apartment Review
This website can be used to locate a client NYCHA voucher and pin letter
What is a NYCHA self service portal
This type of Fheps voucher provides a rent supplement for survivors of domestic violence with children.
What is Fheps B
This document allows for the landlord to complete and submit the rental packet online through the Owner Extranet.
What is a Pin Letter?
This is how long is a shopping letter good for
What is 120 days?
This is the minimum size square foot requirement for a bedroom
80 sq
This is the name of the contract that binds the landlord and PHA together. Typically provided after inspections.
What is a HAP Contract (Housing Assistance Payment)?
This type of Fheps voucher is available to eligible families living in HRA or DHS shelters who have been evicted within 12 months of entering, or those who otherwise qualify for FHEPS but cannot remain in their current residence.
What is a Fheps A voucher?
This document confirms that HRA will pay up to the equivalent of one month’s rent if it is verified that the tenant who occupied the apartment failed to pay his/her rent and/or caused damage to it.
What is a security voucher?
This is the 4 counties an NYC provider complete a walkthrough
What is Nassau, Rockland, Westchester, and Suffolk?
This is the # of feet a smoke detector can be located from a bedroom entrance
15 feet
This term is use when the PHA ensure that rents do not exceed rental values in the private market for similar unassisted units
What is Rent reasonableness?
This DHS department provides assessment, crisis counseling, placement, referral and information services to families who assert that they are homeless due to issues of DV and/or who are conditionally placed within DHS' shelter system and have disclosed issues of DV.
What is NoVA? No Violence Again
This document is proof some is a recipient of public assistance
What is a budget letter
This is what happens when someone in the household, do not comply with DSS/HRA rules and your household gets less benefits.
What is a cash assistance sanction
This is an emergency exit route in case of a fire or other emergency when the internal exits are blocked or inaccessible.
What is an fire escape?
This term is used when the PHA is in receipt of a completed electronic or written notification of a change in household income or household composition, or when the PHA deems it appropriate.
What is a Interim change?
This term is used when a tenant is asked to pay more than their share portion.
What is a side deal?
This document must be provided with a lease under the rent stabilization laws?
What is a lease rider?