Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Rent Relief Program & Surrogate Court Information
Posted on: July 20, 2020 - 11:34am
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is continuing to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency along with our partners in Westchester County government. Our top priority is maintaining the safety and well-being of Village residents. To that end, we remind all residents to continue to practice social distancing by maintaining at least six feet distance from others when outside, wear a cloth mask or face covering when in a public place, and to avoid large (50+) gatherings.
As of July 17, 2020, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Croton-on-Hudson was 207. This total represents all cases reported since the beginning of March. The number of "active cases" (that is, those which have been reported in the past two weeks) is 3.
COVID Rent Relief Program
The COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applicants will not need to repay this assistance. The Covid Rent Relief Program is not first come, first served. Applications will be accepted throughout the two-week application period. HCR will prioritize eligible households with “greatest economic and social need” accounting for income, rent burden, percent of income lost and risk of homelessness. The rental assistance payment will cover the difference between the household’s rent burden on March 1, 2020 and the increase in rent burden for the months the households is applying for assistance. Households can apply for up to four months in rental assistance.
Eligible households must meet the following criteria:
- Before March 1, 2020 and at the time of application, household income must have been below 80% of the area median income, adjusted for household size. You can find your county’s area median income, based on your household size: www.hcr.ny.gov/eligible-income-limits-80-ami-county.
- Before March 1, 2020 and at the time of application, the household must have been paying more than 30% of gross monthly income towards rent. Gross income includes wages as well as any cash grants, child support, social security, unemployment benefits, etc.).
- Applicants must have lost income during the period of April 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020.
HCR has created a dedicated call center to provide residents with help Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Call the COVID Rent Relief Program Call Center at 1-833-499-0318 or email at covidrentrelief@hcr.ny.gov.
Westchester County Surrogate Court Filing Information
The Westchester County Surrogate Court has released information regarding the significant increase in filings due to COVID-19. Please click here to access the document.
Village's State of Emergency & Emergency Orders Remain in Effect
The Village's state of emergency remains in effect due to the pandemic. The Village’s emergency order regarding the prohibition of parking on Route 129 east of Dailey Drive also remains in effect. Additionally, certain parks and facilities remain closed or with abbreviated hours due to the pandemic. These include Senasqua Park (currently open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Black Rock Dog Park (open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). For a current listing of all facilities affected, please click here.
Hotline Phone Numbers:
- People under self-quarantine or exposure to known case: (866) 588-0195
- NAMI Westchester Helpline: (914) 592-5458 (open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline for mental health counseling: (844) 863-9314
- New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: (800) 942-6906 {Spanish (800) 942-6908)}. You may also text 844-997-2121 or visit www.opdv.ny.gov to confidentially chat with a professional at any time of day or night.
- New York State Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline: (888) 364-3065
- New York State Nursing Home Complaints: (833) 249-8499. Complaints can also be filed online by clicking here.
- New York State Price Gouging Complaints: (800) 697-1220. Complaints can also be filed online by clicking here.
- Westchester County COVID-19 Information: 211 or COVID19FAQ@westchestergov.com
- Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health Information, Support and Referral line: (914) 995-1900 or text 914-461-7281 (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson has put together a COVID-19 webpage with information for residents that brings together resources from our partners in the community as well as from the County, State, and Federal levels of government. Click here to access it.