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Closed Vouchers that pay part of your rent

Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) | NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)

How it Works

Section 8 pays part of the rent for low- and moderate-income families who want to rent in the private market. Eligibility for this program is based on a family’s income and family size. Generally, families pay no more than 40% of their monthly income towards their rent. NYCHA pays the rest to the property owner.


Determine your eligibility

Eligibility for the Section 8/HCV programs is primarily based on how much your family earns and family size.

Household Size Annual Income
1 $54,350
2 $62,150
3 $69,900
4 $77,650
5 $83,850
6 $90,050
7 $96,300
8 $102,500

 


More information

Visit the website

Learn more about Section 8 from NYCHA’s website.

Call if you have questions

Call NYCHA’s Customer Contact Center (CCC) at 718-707-7771.

Visit a location

Make an appointment to visit a Customer Contact Center.


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Last Updated August 21, 2024