New York State has issued protections regarding evictions and mortgage payments in light of the current pandemic.

There is a moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent until August 20 and eliminating any fees for the late payment of rent from March 20 through August 20.  

There is a moratorium on foreclosures for nonpayment of mortgages through August 20. 

New Rochelle Rental Assistance Program: 
Rebound New Rochelle  -If you are a New Rochelle resident in a rental property and your income has been substantially reduced, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and/or the corresponding government-imposed shutdown, you may be eligible for temporary rental assistance from the City of New Rochelle’s Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program for COVID-19.
 

For text of the Executive Order from New York State, please see https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20228-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency.

NYS Rental Assistance program: 
COVID Rent Relief Program | Homes and Community Renewal  - If you need immediate assistance or help with your application, please contact the COVID Rent Relief Program call center at 1-833-499-0318.

For extensive information regarding tenants' rights, please see the New York State Attorney General web site and Frequently Asked Questions provided by New York State Homes and Community Renewal site.

Westchester Residential Opportunities is a local resource that can provide information and guidance.

Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WestCOP) resources:
Impacted by COVID-19? / Impactado por el COVID-19? - The New Rochelle CAP (NRCAP) and The Bridge Fund of Westchester
is offering immediate emergency assistance to those in need and who have been affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 30th from 10am-3pm at 95 Lincoln Ave. Call (914) 636-3050 (NRCAP) or (914)949-8146 (The Bridge Fund of Westchester) for more information. 

WestCOP’s New Rochelle & Peekskill CAP Application