Be Safe, Skip the Trip
Currently all in-person appointments have been canceled. NO NEGATIVE CASE ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN.
You can apply for SNAP and Cash Assistance, and more, online at ACCESS HRA.
Learn more: http://nyc.gov/accesshra
SNAP
- Apply for SNAP benefits online. SNAP recertifications are currently postponed due to COVID-19.
- Complete your SNAP periodic report online.
- Change or close your SNAP case online.
- Take photos of requested documents with your phone and upload them.
- An interview may not be required, if we need additional information, HRA will contact you.
- NYC is assisting New Yorkers by delivering meals to those who cannot access food themselves: NYC.gov/GetFood or call 311
Cash Assistance
- You can now submit an application for Cash Assistance on ACCESS HRA. HRA will call you for a phone interview. Cash Assistance recertifications are currently postponed due to COVID-19.
- Take photos of requested documents with your phone and upload them.
- Submit an application for a special grant such as Emergency Rental Assistance.
Manage Your Case
- Check your application status.
- Read e-notices online, or sign up to go paperless.
- View the list of documents HRA has requested under ‘Required Documents’ and those already received under ‘Case Record.’
- View your benefit payments.
- Update your contact information.
- Sign up for text alerts for upcoming appointments, and for information regarding when your recertification is due.