One-Shot Deal Emergency Assistance

New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) · City program

Emergency grant for mortgage or property tax debt

Queens homeowners facing foreclosure risk may be able to get an emergency grant for mortgage or property tax debt. NYC HPD’s homeowner-resources page says the grant is for eligible residents who can document arrears and show they can keep up with future payments.

Last verified: August 22, 2026

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Program details

How it works

NYC HPD lists One-Shot Deal Emergency Assistance as an emergency grant available to homeowners at risk of losing their home. The page says the grant can cover mortgage or property tax debt.

What the money covers

Mortgage debt arrears
Property tax debt arrears

Timing and status

The HPD page presents the program as available. It does not list a maximum grant amount on the page.

Important note

This is financial stabilization help rather than a physical home-hardening repair program, but it can help prevent loss of housing after a disaster-related financial shock.

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