Emergency Home Repair Program

Like anything, emergency home repairs are unforeseen and can be burdensome. NHS of Queens CDC connects eligible homeowners, if accepted, with forgivable loans to finance emergency home repairs. NHS of Queens CDC is currently only offering one program for homeowners with 1 to 4-unit properties within the borough of Queens. Below is more information, but contact our office if you have any questions.

Project HELP

Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens (NHS of Queens CDC) administers the Home Emergency Loan Program (Project HELP) to homeowners needing emergency repairs. These funds are made available by the New York City Council. and administered by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD). Applicants will be selected on a first-come first-serve basis.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

Eligibility Repairs

Eligible repairs are conditions that if not repaired can pose a gander to the health or safety of the property residents.

Some examples are: Accessibility and/or “aging-in-place” accommodations are allowed.

Some examples are:

  • Water mains.

  • Boilers.

  • Sewer lines.

  • Sidewalk violations.

  • Roofs.

  • Plumbing.

  • Electrical problems.

  • Ramp.

  • Other repairs may apply.

Eligibility requirements

Please ONLY submit photocopies of the following documents. All documents must be the most recent copy received. Below is a list of documents, and you can click here to download and print the list.