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Housing help · eligibility
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What to know
Section 8 helps cover part of rent for lower-income families renting from a private landlord. Important details With Section 8, most families spend no more than 40% of their monthly income on rent. NYCHA covers the rest directly to the landlord. NOTE: Section 8 applications in NYC are currently closed . Already applied for Section 8? Sign in to the Self-Service Portal to check your application status. Find affordable housing through NYC Housing Connect and NYC Housing Development Corporation . How to apply Applications for the NYC Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher are currently closed . How to get help • Learn more about Section 8 from NYCHA's website. • Call NYCHA's Customer Contact Center (CCC) at 718-707-7771 . • Make an appointment to visit a Customer Contact Center.
Hours, eligibility, and availability can change. The official provider or program source has the latest information.
Eligibility
Section 8 eligibility is based on household size and income. Household Size Annual Income 1 $59,400 2 $67,850 3 $76,350 4 $84,800 5 $91,600 6 $98,400 7 $105,200 8 $111,950
Weekly hours
No dependable weekly hours are published here. Use the exact schedule in the description or official source and confirm before traveling or calling.