Housing Solutions

Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)

The purpose of HPRP is to provide assistance to households that are homeless or would be at risk of homelessness without financial assistance.

HPRP funds originated from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and the NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance. Funds are distributed locally by Catholic Charities of Chemung County.

What assistance is available? Rental Assistance Security Deposits Utility Payments Rent/ Utility Arrears Housing Relocation & Stabilization Services Support Services Linkage to Ongoing Assistance What are some of the ineligible expenses? Mortgage assistance/costs Construction or rehabilitation Credit card bills or other consumer debt Car repair or other transportation costs Download our Housing Solutions Brochure

Checklist of Needed Documents:
ID for Everyone in the Household, Eviction Notice, Catholic Charities' Prevent Eviction OR Rent & Security Deposit Forms, Proof of Household Income for Last Four Weeks (paystubs, benefit letter, etc.), a Copy of the Lease Agreement, and Documentation from DSS Showing Applied for Services.

For more information, call or visit:

Catholic Charities’ Main Office
215 East Church Street
Elmira, New York 14901
Phone: (607) 734-9784 x2159