Legal Help & Benefits

Syracuse Healthy Start:

Legal Assistance:

LB West St

WHO CAN HELP PAY RENT?

Onondaga County DSS *Must Financially Qualify*
Go in person to the DSS Office with your cover sheet and proof of income
2nd Floor, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse
Call 315-435-2700 for more information

  • Payment of Back Rent to Avoid Eviction
  • Payment of Security Deposit of First Month’s Rent for a New Apartment
  • Moving Allowance: Payment of a rental of van, possibly even help by a mover
  • Emergency Storage: Provides payment to store personal belongings for 30 days

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County 

May provide first month rent, last month rent or security deposit & help finding an apartment
Call 315-378-4054 x23

Walk-ins welcome at 262 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse

The Salvation Army 

May provide first month rent, security deposit
Call 315-479-3626

Veteran Housing Assistance (Provided by Catholic Charities)

Call 315-378-4054 x10
Email SSVF@ccoc.us

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