How does Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Program work?

To apply for the NYC Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, you will need to wait for the lottery to open. The lottery is currently closed. Lotteries may be closed for many years. When they open, it is free 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. NYC Housing & Preservation Development and NYS Home & Community Renewal also operate Section 8 programs in NYC. Lotteries for the general public to those programs are currently closed. As an alternative, you can find affordable housing through NYC Housing Connect and NYC Housing Development Corporation .

Am I eligible for Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Program?

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

Section 8 – ACCESS NYC

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. Generally, families pay no more than 40% of their monthly income towards their rent. NYCHA pays the rest to the property owner.

To apply for the NYC Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, you will need to wait for the lottery to open.
- The lottery is currently closed. Lotteries may be closed for many years. When they open, it is free 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.
NYC Housing & Preservation Development and NYS Home & Community Renewal also operate Section 8 programs in NYC.
- Lotteries for the general public to those programs are currently closed.
As an alternative, you can find affordable housing through NYC Housing Connect and NYC Housing Development Corporation.

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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.

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

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