CityFHEPS Deconstructed: Understanding the Differences from FHEPS
Webinar | Registration opens Sunday, March 1, 2026 12:00 AM EST
Though similar in names, CityFHEPS (City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement) and FHEPS (Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement) are different and separate subsidy programs that provide ongoing rental assistance to NYC households.
CityFHEPS is a rental subsidy for households who are at risk of homelessness, who are currently residing in a NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or Human Resources Administration (HRA) shelter, or who are street homeless. In this course, we will cover CityFHEPS eligibility and the CityFHEPS benefit package, including how the CityFHEPS subsidy and rent share are calculated.
Please note, this course will not cover how to fill out a CityFHEPS application or the FHEPS program.
Target Audience: Social service and legal professionals seeking an understanding of the CityFHEPS program.
Yvonne Peña
Project Director, Benefits Plus Learning Center
Yvonne Peña has developed and shaped the housing segment of the Benefits Plus Learning Center; writing and revising for both our Benefits Plus Online publication and training courses focusing on federally subsidized housing programs, housing subsidies, and various housing systems.
In addition, she facilitates all of the Learning Center’s housing courses and creates new courses as rules and housing policies change. She provides valuable consultation services to social service professionals.
Yvonne holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration.
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