CityFHEPS Apartments on Staten Island
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Staten Island has limited CityFHEPS inventory compared to other boroughs, but options do exist, primarily on the North Shore — St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton, and Port Richmond. Most Staten Island CityFHEPS landlords are individual owners rather than management companies, and the program is less widely understood among Staten Island landlords than in Brooklyn or the Bronx.
About CityFHEPS Housing in Staten Island
Staten Island CityFHEPS housing is concentrated near the ferry terminal and bus routes to Manhattan. The 2024 payment standard increase expanded the number of Staten Island units viable for CityFHEPS, but landlord awareness of the program remains lower than in the outer boroughs.
How CityFHEPS Works in Staten Island
CityFHEPS on Staten Island is administered by HRA. The Staten Island Homebase office serves the entire borough; Catholic Charities operates the local Homebase contract. Staten Island Legal Services on Bay Street provides legal help for CityFHEPS applicants and recipients.
How to Apply in Staten Island
Apply through your shelter case manager if you are in DHS shelter. At imminent risk of homelessness, apply through HRA Homebase Staten Island. The local Homebase office can connect you with landlords and walk you through the lease process. Staten Island Legal Services provides free legal assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where on Staten Island are CityFHEPS apartments?
- Almost all Staten Island CityFHEPS inventory is on the North Shore — St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton, and Port Richmond. South Shore inventory is rare due to the predominance of single-family homes that do not participate in the program.
- Did the 2024 CityFHEPS expansion help Staten Island?
- Yes, somewhat. The raised payment standards made more Staten Island units viable, though landlord awareness of the program remains lower than in other boroughs. Some Staten Island landlords now accept CityFHEPS for the first time.
- How do I get to Manhattan from Staten Island CityFHEPS housing?
- The Staten Island Ferry runs 24/7 from St. George to Whitehall in Lower Manhattan (free, 25 minutes). North Shore CityFHEPS housing is typically within a 10-20 minute bus ride of the ferry.