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Veterans

Benefits, housing, and health services for veterans.

Describe what’s happening
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  1. 01
    Affordable housing waiting listsProvided by NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD); NYS Housing and Community Renewal (HCR)

    Rental and cooperative homeownership units for families with moderate and middle incomes.

  2. 02
    Veterans Affairs (VA) travel pay & appointment ridesProvided by United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

    Conditional reimbursement for approved medical travel, plus separately arranged free appointment rides where available.

    What you'll need to apply

    • An identity-verified ID.me, Login.gov or CLEAR account to file in the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS): https://dvagov-btsss.dynamics365portals.us/ — or, by mail or in person, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 10-3542 with your receipts: https://www.va.gov/forms/10-3542
    • A separate direct deposit set up for VA travel pay
    • For community care appointments: proof of attendance from the community provider
    • A claim filed within 30 days of each appointment — claims after 30 days are usually denied

    Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) · Checked October 21, 2026

  3. 03
    Supportive housing for homeless veteransProvided by US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD); US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

    Help for homeless veterans and their families to find and stay in permanent housing.

  4. 04
    Property tax break for veteransProvided by NYC Department of Finance (DOF)

    Lower property taxes for qualifying veterans who served in certain conflicts.