Welcome to the NYC Department of Homeless Services

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Apply for and manage your SNAP benefits and Cash Assistance on the ACCESS HRA app.

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Important Information About DHS Locations

DHS is helping even more New Yorkers move out of shelter and secure permanent housing, just like Richard and Doris.

Find out the number of DHS clients we serve each day.

Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers 6 months and older.

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Learn about Homebase, a homelessness prevention support network for New Yorkers at risk of eviction.

We help New Yorkers to return quickly to their communities and to permanent housing.

HOME-STAT teams work 24-7 in all 5 boroughs to engage street homeless New Yorkers to come indoors.

Help kids get support from both parents. Apply for services. Sign up for job training.

If you are about to become homeless, Homebase can help you stay out of shelter.

Assisting New Yorkers in need to maintain stable, affordable housing in their communities.