1. 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.
- Applications for the NYC Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher are currently closed.
- If you previously submitted a Section 8 application, log on to the Self-Service Portal to confirm the receipt of your NYCHA application.
- Find affordable housing alternatives through NYC Housing Connect and NYC Housing Development Corporation.
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More ways to get help with this program
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.
2. 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 |