That means a household income level up to $168,900 may be considered in the low-to-moderate-income bracket. Department of Housing and Development’s (HUD) definition of Area Median Income (AMI) and the New York State Long Island Workforce Housing Act’s qualifying percentage of AMI for affordable workforce housing eligibility as guidance, the County has defined low- to moderate-income for HAP purposes to be up to 130% of HUD AMI for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The Interim Final Rule, however, does not define low- to moderate-income. In doing so, Nassau County may consider negative economic impacts to households such as those who have experienced unemployment, food insecurity, housing insecurity, or are low- to moderate-income. The Household Assistance Program was crafted by the Curran Administration following the Interim Final Rule published by the United States Treasury Department, which allows American Rescue Plan recipients such as Nassau County to provide assistance to households or populations facing negative economic impacts due to COVID–19, including cash assistance. The Household Assistance Program will be paid for by federal funds from the County’s allotment under the America Rescue Plan Act passed by Congress in March 2021. After months of delay by the Legislative Majority, the Nassau County Legislature approved the Household Assistance Program by a vote of 18-1. I encourage residents to spend this money in our main streets and support local businesses,” said Nassau County Executive Laura Curran.Ĭounty Executive Curran filed the Household Assistance Program in July 2021 in order to provide relief to middle and working class residents recovering from the impact of the pandemic. These direct payments will not only help those who continue to struggle, but also provide a meaningful boost to our local economy. This has allowed us to push funding from the American Rescue Plan back to our residents and businesses. Nassau County’s finances are in the best shape they have been in decades thanks to fiscal discipline by my Administration. “As County Executive, I’ve been committed to delivering relief to Nassau residents and businesses as we continue to recover from the impact of the pandemic. Additional community outreach efforts will be initiated in the coming weeks to ensure eligible residents are aware of the program. HAP Support Centers will be located at the Boost Nassau Resource Center, Eisenhower Park 60 Charles Lindberg Blvd, Uniondale 40 Main Street, Hempstead and 1 West Street, Mineola. Those with technology issues or who need in-person support will be able to make an appointment through Nassau County’s HAP Call Center beginning Tuesday October 12 th by calling 51. A comprehensive FAQ and additional information about obtaining payments will be available at NassauCountyNY.Gov/HAP. The County is fully committed to getting relief checks to eligible residents in a safe and effective manner.
Households making between $168,900 and $500,000 will be required to submit an application with documentation verifying income and a negative economic impact from the pandemic, such as unemployment (e.g., receipt of unemployment benefits during 2020), food or housing insecurity (e.g., receipt of social services benefits, missed mortgage payments, utility arrears, eviction notices), unreimbursed medical bills (e.g., behavioral health costs brought on by the pandemic), increased child-care expenses, COVID 19-related death expenses or unreimbursed remote learning/work expenses including increased internet costs. Households making below $168,900 need only verify income and residency eligibility in their applications with a 2020 tax return. The Household Assistance Program Portal will be available to residents beginning tomorrow –Thursday October 7 at 9:00AM at NassauCountyNY.Gov/HAP.
All other households must file an application in order to receive a HAP check. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran today signed into law legislation (“Nassau County Homeowner Assistance Program” or “HAP”) that will provide direct one-time payments of $375 to up to 400,000 Nassau County homeowners and renters. Households currently receiving Enhanced STAR, Disability & Limited Income, and/or Senior property tax exemptions will receive checks by mail automatically and do not need to file an application.
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