How does Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Program work?

Due to COVID-19, NYCHA’s customer contact centers are currently not receiving walk in visitors. You may call 718-707-7771 for assistance. The New York City Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Lottery is closed. 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

How do I Apply to Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Program?

The New York City Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Lottery is closed. 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 Porta l to confirm the receipt of your NYCHA application.

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.

Due to COVID-19, NYCHA’s customer contact centers are currently not receiving walk in visitors. You may call 718-707-7771 for assistance.

The New York City Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Lottery is closed.
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 is primarily based on how much your family earns and family size. With a few questions, we can help you find out if you may be eligible.

Household Size	Annual Income
1	$41,800
2	$47,750
3	$53,700
4	$59,650
5	$64,450
6	$69,200
7	$74,000
8	$78,750

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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.

Birth certificate and Social Security number (for every member)
IDNYC
Marriage records (if married)
Naturalization certificate
Social Security Card for dependents
Social Security Card or ITIN

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

Here are your options.

The New York City Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Lottery is closed.
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.

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