To New York Residents: What is the quickest way to get accepted to Housing?

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I'm 17 yrs old and I don't live with my parents. My father is away and my mother and I made a choice that is was best for me to leave my home because our lack of relationship and communication. Though we still talk when we can. I moved into my boyfriends home which is owned by his mother. At the time I moved in I had a stable job for over 18 months but was fired due to an emergency trip for a family member and I gave no notification. Now my boyfriend works in clothing store and I receive unemployment while still looking for a job. We made an agreement with his mom that we would move out Oct. 16. A couple of weeks after we both turn 18, but we haven't been able to save money and have no place to go when we do need to leave. Now I want to apply for Housing, but I only want it to be temporarily until we get everything together. I would like to know what is the quickest way to get accepted or to receive a rapid response from Housing. I still have my application, what should I add?

Update:

To add I'm looking for a Housing Apartment. The Housing Application Office usually puts you in a housing project. I hope that was enough info, if you didn't understand housing.

Update 2:

Also!! I do clean in this home, I do pay rent monthly. I also pay for the phone, T.V and internet. I have bought plenty of things for this house. But a signed agreement is a signed agreement. Because it also involved the landlord. She explained to him she was renting a room so that we would have the responsibilty of paying for that room.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I did some researching into government housing (I live in NY State) while trying to find a place for a friend.  It doesn't seem to be based on your living situation or how sad of a story you have.  If they have a vacancy and you can pay for it, you fill out the application and they accept you (if you pass the credit check, etc., normal stuff for applying for any apartment.)  Rent, however, seems to be based on your income.

I'm no expert.  I just did a little digging for a friend.

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shortcake · Answer

Hi...I live in new york and I don't have a clue what type of housing you are asking about? You might want to put on it that you are just staying with friends and that you will be homeless by a certain date if you are not out.

marti · Answer

If you're talking HUD/Setcion 8 housing, you will have a LONG wait.  They have waiting lists.  The vets, elderly and disabled will need it before you.  Good luck.  Suggest you look into shelters for the homeless, but there will be a line waiting to get in.  Maybe, you can stay with his mom, paying her some rent/cleaning for her, ect., until you get another job.

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To New York Residents: What is the quickest way to get accepted to Housing?

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