As part of the City’s Ready to Rent program, you can contact a Housing Ambassador for free education and assistance with Housing Preservation and Development’s and Housing Development Corporation’s Affordable Housing Lottery Applications.

A Housing Ambassador can assist you with searching for affordable housing opportunities and applying for housing lotteries through the City’s Housing Connect website.

You can get locations, hours, and contact information for Housing Ambassadors and Housing Ambassadors for People with Disabilities.

You can schedule a financial counseling appointment to help you submit a stronger affordable housing application. 

Counselors can help you:

• Check your credit.
• Calculate your income for housing applications.
• Save for moving expenses.
• Create a household budget.
• Reduce your debt.

Financial counseling is free and confidential.

Counselors speak multiple languages.

Mention the “Ready to Rent” program when you call and speak with the representative scheduling your appointment.