Section 8 – ACCESS NYC

1. How it Works

Section 8 helps low- and-moderate-income families rent homes. Generally, families pay no more than 40 percent of their monthly income toward their rent share. NYCHA pays the remaining amount to the owner on the family’s behalf.

As of May 14, 2007 applications for Section 8/HCV programs are not being accepted; the public will be notified when applications reopen and how to apply
If you previously submitted a Section 8 application when the waiting list was open, log on to the Self-Service Portal to confirm the receipt of your NYCHA application
Affordable housing options are also available through NYC Housing Connect and NYC Housing Development Corporation
Never pay money to apply for Section 8 or public housing
NYCHA, NYC Housing & Preservation Development, and NYS Home & Community Renewal all operate Section 8 programs in NYC

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

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

Take a short survey to see if you might be eligible for this or 30 other programs.

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3. What You Need to Include

3. What you need to include

It’s important to include the right documents when you apply. Your documents show whether the program is right for you.

This page can help you choose the right documents for your application.

For each person applying, any one document:

Birth certificate
IDNYC
Marriage records
Naturalization certificate
Social Security Card for dependents
Social Security Card or ITIN

For the household, any one document:

Mail from a government agency that has your name and street address (not a P.O. Box)
Current letter, lease, or rent receipt from your landlord with your home address on it
Postmarked envelope, postcard, or magazine label with your name and date (cannot have been sent to a P.O. Box)
Utility bill (gas, electric, or water)
Verification of rent amount

For each income source of each income earner, any one document:

Wages & Salary

W2
Income tax

Self-employment

Records of earnings and expenses
Signed and dated income tax return and all schedules

Unemployment Income

1099-G
Award letter or certificate

Social Security Benefits (SSI, Dependent, Disability, Survivor’s, or Retirement)

Current award letter or certificate

Pensions, Annuities, or IRA

1099-R
1099-NT
Statement from bank, credit union, or financial institution

Interest, Dividends, or Royalties

1099-DIV
1099-INT

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

Here are your options.

Apply online

New Section 8/HCV applications are not being accepted at this time. The public will be notified when applications are being accepted again.
If you previously submitted a Section 8 application when the waiting list was open, log on to the Self-Service Portal to confirm the receipt of your NYCHA application.

Confirm receipt of your application

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We can send you a link to this page to help you get back to it when you’re ready.

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

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4. How to apply

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