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Eviction Assistance: Provides help to low income who are qualified for subsidized housing and section 8 choice vouchers. For those who may not be qualified for subsidized/section 8, provide older adults, veterans, domestic violence, LGBQT, breast cancer, or individuals diagnosed with AIDS who may be a target for eviction. Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution: Aids individuals struggling with their landlord for reasons ranging from eviction, living conditions, recurring problems, etc. Foreclosure Assistance: helps advocate for individuals with mortgage foreclosure with guidance through the legal process and representation, if needed.

Provides assistance to working individuals and families to prevent eviction or foreclosure as well as assistance for homeless individuals and families to obtain permanent housing after all other community resources have been utilized.

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides walk-in service at any of the offices. If you have a warrant of eviction from a marshal or a sheriff, have been denied emergency food stamps by the local Department of Social Services, or have a notice of utility cut-off, you may you may walk into any of the offices.

A not-for-profit public interest firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. NLS aims to create the greatest access to the justice system for low-income individuals and those living with disabilities to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and the quality of their lives. Offers services in the following areas:

• Housing (evictions, unsafe conditions, housing choice vouchers, discrimination, landlord/tenant concerns)
• Family (DV, family offense petitions, custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support, paternity)
• Public Benefits (temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, utility shutoffs, emergency assistance, fair hearings, overpayments)
• Medical-Legal Partnership (temporary assistance, SNAP, wills, SSI, Veteran services)
• Disability (health insurance coverage issues, denial of services and equipment, SSI, SSDI, benefits advisement, overpayments, Medicaid/Medicare)
• Health Insurance Navigators (New York State of Health)

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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides walk-in service at any of the offices. If you have a warrant of eviction from a marshal or a sheriff, have been denied emergency food stamps by the local Department of Social Services, or have a notice of utility cut-off, you may you may walk into any of the offices.

Housing is provided for eligible homeless applicants. Hotel vouchers are granted only when the county shelter is full. Collaboration of agencies provide these services (Ex. Catholic Charities, DSS).

Provides assistance to local residents in various ways, with individual advocacy, eviction issues, applying for benefits, or offering information or referrals to services and resources within the community.

The Valley Rural Housing Corporation offers tenant intervention, landlord intervention, lease review, court assistance, eviction intervention, budget counseling, code repair assistance with landlord as well as grants and loans.

ITU is a union by and for the tenants of Ithaca, to protect tenant rights and advance tenant collective power. It offers help with tenancy issues and has a helpline where volunteer tenants with experience can offer solidarity and limited support. It has an Upstate NY Tenant's Rights Guide (https://www.ithacatu.org/rights) available online. It also advocates for public policy that protects tenants.Winter 2025/2026- Community Mutual Aid and Warming Center, every evening 5pm-9pm at the First Baptist Church, 309 North Cayuga Street. Hot tea and warm place to hang out. Supplies available may include hand warmers, socks, non perishable snacks, blankets, gloves, bandaids, etc. Visitors may also request items as needed.

Provides civil legal services regarding housing issues, consumer problems, income security/benefits, and language access.

Provides assistance to individuals and families facing eviction. Intervention between landlord and tenant and information about both parties' rights and responsibilities is offered.

Focuses on supporting the integrity, safety, and well-being of low-income families by maintaining economic stability. Provides legal assistance to persons who experience problems with public benefits programs that are administered by the local Department of Social Services, including: Welfare (TANF and Safety Net), Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP), Child Care Assistance, HEAP, Emergency Shelter for the homeless, Unemployment insurance appeals and overpayments, other emergency assistance programs. Also assist low-income households in establishing Supplemental Needs Trusts to eliminate the Medicaid spend down and assist homeless families to obtain rent supplements from DSS to enable families to leave the shelters or retain permanent housing.

Provides a variety of services and assistance directed at the prevention of homelessness and preservation of housing.

Provides intensive case management for tenants at risk of eviction by assisting with administrative and/or judicial responses to local court actions, mediate between landlords and tenants, help prepare repayment plans, assist in identifying and collecting resources (financial and other), and prepare meritorious defense.

A not-for-profit public interest firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. NLS aims to create the greatest access to the justice system for low-income individuals and those living with disabilities to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and the quality of their lives. Offers services in the following areas:

• Housing (evictions, unsafe conditions, housing choice vouchers, discrimination, landlord/tenant concerns)
• Family (DV, family offense petitions, custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support, paternity)
• Public Benefits (temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, utility shutoffs, emergency assistance, fair hearings, overpayments)
• Medical-Legal Partnership (temporary assistance, SNAP, wills, SSI, Veteran services)
• Disability (health insurance coverage issues, denial of services and equipment, SSI, SSDI, benefits advisement, overpayments, Medicaid/Medicare)
• Health Insurance Navigators (New York State of Health)

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Variety of federal and state cash assistance programs including but not limited to temporary assistance and employment. Evaluates and processes families and individuals who demonstrate the need for financial assistance. Regularly re-determines eligibility and makes case adjustments reflecting changes in the circumstances of the household.

Focuses on supporting the integrity, safety, and well-being of low-income families by maintaining economic stability. Provides legal assistance to persons who experience problems with public benefits programs that are administered by the local Department of Social Services, including: Welfare (TANF and Safety Net), Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP), Child Care Assistance, HEAP, Emergency Shelter for the homeless, Unemployment insurance appeals and overpayments, other emergency assistance programs. Also assist low-income households in establishing Supplemental Needs Trusts to eliminate the Medicaid spend down and assist homeless families to obtain rent supplements from DSS to enable families to leave the shelters or retain permanent housing.

Provides free civil legal services for individuals who are HIV positive or who have an HIV positive family member, including but not limited to: end of life planning, care and custody planning, child support, custody, visitation, family offenses, divorce, discrimination, bankruptcy, housing problems, and name change.

Provides assistance to individuals and families facing eviction. Intervention between landlord and tenant and information about both parties' rights and responsibilities is offered.

Housing navigation assistance for Tompkins County residents. Assistance with the following:Eviction preventionThe process of accessing rental, legal, financial, and other resourcesEviction court attendance and tenant supportNavigating tenant and landlord issuesOutreach to affordable housing developments and other community locations

Eviction Assistance: Provides help to low income who are qualified for subsidized housing and section 8 choice vouchers. For those who may not be qualified for subsidized/section 8, provide older adults, veterans, domestic violence, LGBQT, breast cancer, or individuals diagnosed with AIDS who may be a target for eviction. Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution: Aids individuals struggling with their landlord for reasons ranging from eviction, living conditions, recurring problems, etc. Foreclosure Assistance: helps advocate for individuals with mortgage foreclosure with guidance through the legal process and representation, if needed.

Provides housing assistance in various ways, such as landlord and tenant mediation, eviction prevention, and relocation. In addition, maintain and update apartment listings in Westchester County.

Provides housing assistance in various ways, such as landlord/tenant mediation and eviction prevention. Also maintains apartment listings. Works with other agencies to provide assistance. When no other alternative exists, may provide a motel voucher for homeless people living in Sullivan County. An eligibility assessment is conducted and a voucher is granted if the person qualifies. Call local police department for after hours and for local shelter. ** Note: Have callers who need after hours shelter assistance to go DIRECTLY to Village of Monticello Police Department IF they are in that area; if they do NOT have transportation to the village, have callers contact the Village's police department for further details. Outside of area they are to contact the Sullivan County Police Department to make arrangements and find out details for after-hours shelters.

Provides assistance to individuals facing eviction or utilities shut-off and may include negotiations with landlords or utility companies, budget planning and direct financial support. Coordinates free legal consultation through the Capital District Women's Bar Association and is offered on a regular basis.