New York State Office of Victim Services
New York reimburses crime-scene cleanup as a covered expense, capped at $2,500 within the program's overall award.
Victims of crime, family members of homicide victims, and Good Samaritans. New York has the longest application window nationally at 7 years.
Verify before applying: Program details including coverage limits, phone numbers, and application procedures change periodically. Confirm all information directly with New York State Office of Victim Services before submitting a claim. This page was last reviewed March 2026.
Before filing a compensation claim in New York, it helps to have a realistic cost estimate in hand — both for the application itself and for any insurance claim you may file simultaneously. Our free biohazard cleanup cost calculator lets you estimate cleanup costs in under 60 seconds, see what your insurance will likely cover, and download a formatted worksheet you can attach to your compensation application.
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