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Welcome to the NYC Department of Homeless Services - DHS
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Permanency
We help New Yorkers to return quickly to their communities and to permanent housing.
HOME-STAT Street Outreach
HOME-STAT teams work 24-7 in all 5 boroughs to engage street homeless New Yorkers to come indoors.
Homebase
If you are about to become homeless, Homebase can help you stay out of shelter.
HIV/AIDS Services
Helping people living with HIV/AIDS to live independent, healthy lives.
New Shelter Acquisition & Predevelopment Fund
DHS announces acquisition fund for long term, nonprofit owned shelters
Food Help NYC
Locate free meals at food pantries and soup kitchens near you.
Special Election 4/28
Everything New Yorkers need to vote in the Special Election on 4/28.
Turning the Tide NYC
In this inspiring video titled "A Turning the Tide Story," we delve into the challenges of homelessness and the remarkable journey of relocation to a shelter.
Watch Their Story
Daily DHS Shelter Census
Find out the number of DHS clients we serve each day.
Download the Report
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Know Your Rights for Asylum Seekers
Client Rights and Code of Conduct: Adults
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Client Rights and Code of Conduct: Street Outreach
Register an apartment, room, or SRO to rent through CityFHEPS, FHEPS, or SOTA
Emotional Support Animals and Service Dogs
Find Help to Stay in Your Home
Sexual Assault & Harassment Survivors Flyer
DHS Media Center
Contracts and Procurement
Hospital Referral Process and Forms
DHS Policy on Serving Transgender, Non-Binary
Department of Homeless Services
311
Search all NYC.gov websites
Menu
Serving New Yorkers with Care & Compassion
Text-Size
Search
Parents In Need of Family Shelter
See more
Learn more about entering into a family shelter.
Calling all Landlords!
Register today!
Register an apartment room, or SRO to rent through CityFHEPS, FHEPS, or SOTA.
What is Food Help NYC?
search here!
Locate free meals at food pantries and soup kitchens near you.
Learn more.
Get Help
If you’ve stopped paying rent or are having trouble making rent payments, there is help available to pay down arrears and avoid risking your housing.
Previous
Next
Programs & Initiatives
Prevention
Learn about Homebase, a homelessness prevention support network for New Yorkers at risk of eviction.
Permanency
We help New Yorkers to return quickly to their communities and to permanent housing.
HOME-STAT Street Outreach
HOME-STAT teams work 24-7 in all 5 boroughs to engage street homeless New Yorkers to come indoors.
Homebase
If you are about to become homeless, Homebase can help you stay out of shelter.
HIV/AIDS Services
Helping people living with HIV/AIDS to live independent, healthy lives.
New Shelter Acquisition & Predevelopment Fund
DHS announces acquisition fund for long term, nonprofit owned shelters
Food Help NYC
Locate free meals at food pantries and soup kitchens near you.
Special Election 4/28
Everything New Yorkers need to vote in the Special Election on 4/28.
Turning the Tide NYC
In this inspiring video titled "A Turning the Tide Story," we delve into the challenges of homelessness and the remarkable journey of relocation to a shelter.
Watch Their Story
Daily DHS Shelter Census
Find out the number of DHS clients we serve each day.
Download the Report
I speak...
Español
العربية
Shqiptare
简体中文
繁體中文
Kreyòl Ayisyen
Italiano
한국어
Pусский
বাংলা
Français
Polski
Pulaar
اردو
Wolof
יידיש
Helpful Links
Know Your Rights for Asylum Seekers
Client Rights and Code of Conduct: Adults
Client Rights and Code of Conduct: Families
Client Rights and Code of Conduct: Street Outreach
Register an apartment, room, or SRO to rent through CityFHEPS, FHEPS, or SOTA
Emotional Support Animals and Service Dogs
Find Help to Stay in Your Home
Sexual Assault & Harassment Survivors Flyer
DHS Media Center
Contracts and Procurement
Hospital Referral Process and Forms
DHS Policy on Serving Transgender, Non-Binary