DC 37 Affordable Housing Program
Getting Started
Affordable Housing Assistance
- Rental Assistance: The Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes both the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the Human Resources Administration (HRA), can help you connect to rental assistance programs like CityFHEPS, and many other programs available through the State and Federal Government.
- Homebase: Provides New Yorkers experiencing housing instability in the community with various homeless prevention services and aftercare services to families and individuals exiting NYC DHS shelter to permanent housing.
- NY Housing Search: A free service to find affordable homes in New York.
Defending Members’ Rights
DC 37’s affordable housing program and free legal services can help you with threats of foreclosure or eviction, mortgage issues or other housing problems.
Success Stories
Read inspiring stories about members who obtained new homes for themselves and their families through the DC 37 Municipal Employees Housing Program.
NYC Housing Connect
NYC Housing Connect is New Yorkers’ portal to find and apply for affordable housing opportunities across the five boroughs of New York City. Use the Housing Connect Training link to familiarize yourself with the Housing Connect website before beginning your Housing Connect Application.
- Housing Connect Application
- Housing Connect Training
- Affordable Housing Lottery Helpline: 212-863-7990
- Housing Connect inquiries. E-mail: nychousingconnect@hpd.nyc.gov
- Guidance for submitting an application
- Need help filling out your application? Schedule a meeting with an NYC Housing Ambassador
Online Training for First-time Homebuyers
Take the Fraddie Mac CreditSmart® training course to help you achieve your financial and homeownership goals. Click here to complete your homebuyer education and obtain a certificate.
