In New York City, 52.4 percent of people with disabilities spend more than one-third of their income on rent compared with 42.1 percent of their non-disabled peers.
CIDNY provides referrals, assistance, and resources for people with disabilities looking for affordable and accessible housing. We are not a housing provider, but help people learn how to search for housing and housing subsidies so that they understand and can use online and other resources. We also help people with disabilities to avoid eviction. To get help, call us at 646/442-4156.
We host housing workshops on the second Wednesday of the month in Manhattan and the last Wednesday of the month in Queens. See our newsletter for more information.
Click here for Online Housing Search Resources (PDF).
For seniors and people with disabilities who are looking to transition from nursing homes or other long-term care facilities back into the community, there are additional resources available here.
Affordable Housing Programs
NYC Rent Freeze Program (DRIE and SCRIE)
Contact a CIDNY benefits counselor or call 311 for help filling out these forms or accessing the following documents.
Family Homes for Adults
Contact a CIDNY benefits counselor, call 311, or call an FTHA Placement Intake Coordinator at 212/971-2615 or 212/971-0139, or for help filling out these forms or accessing the following documents.
Furnished Rooms
Contact a CIDNY benefits counselor or call 718/875-1190 for help filling out this form.
