FHEPS Apartments on Staten Island
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Staten Island has the smallest FHEPS family housing inventory of NYC's five boroughs, but options exist primarily on the North Shore — St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton, and Port Richmond. Most Staten Island FHEPS housing is in older apartment buildings or converted houses with family-sized units.
About FHEPS (Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement) Housing in Staten Island
Staten Island FHEPS inventory is geographically concentrated near the ferry terminal and bus routes connecting to Manhattan. The 2024 payment standard increase expanded the number of Staten Island family units viable for FHEPS, opening some inventory previously priced above program standards.
How FHEPS (Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement) Works in Staten Island
FHEPS 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 FHEPS families, including school enrollment assistance.
How to Apply in Staten Island
Apply through your shelter case manager if you are in DHS shelter with children. Families at imminent risk apply through HRA Homebase Staten Island. The local Homebase office can connect you with FHEPS-accepting landlords. Staten Island Legal Services provides free family law assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where on Staten Island are FHEPS family apartments?
- Most Staten Island FHEPS inventory is on the North Shore — St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton, and Port Richmond. These neighborhoods have older apartment buildings and converted houses with family-sized units that fit within program payment standards.
- Can my child stay in their previous school after moving to Staten Island FHEPS housing?
- Yes. The McKinney-Vento Act allows children experiencing homelessness to remain in their original school even after moving. If your family moves to Staten Island from another borough, your child can continue at their previous school with transportation provided by the city.
- How do I get to Manhattan from Staten Island FHEPS housing?
- The Staten Island Ferry runs 24/7 from St. George to Whitehall in Lower Manhattan (free, 25 minutes). North Shore FHEPS housing is typically within a 10-20 minute bus ride of the ferry terminal.