Renting With FHEPS in Concourse, Bronx: 2026 Guide

The 2026 FHEPS cap for a three-bedroom in the Bronx is $3,811. That number matters immediately in Concourse, because every active listing in the neighborhood right now is a three-bedroom. If you're holding a FHEPS voucher and need space for a family, this is the figure your landlord negotiation starts and ends with.

What FHEPS Actually Covers Here

FHEPS, the Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement, is administered through the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. It's designed for households receiving public assistance who are at risk of eviction or shelter entry. The voucher pays a fixed subsidy directly to the landlord, and the tenant is responsible for any gap between the subsidy and the actual rent, up to the program cap.

For 2026, the Bronx-wide caps are:

• Studio: $2,646
• One-bedroom: $2,762
• Two-bedroom: $3,058
• Three-bedroom: $3,811
• Four-bedroom: $4,111

These caps don't move mid-year. A landlord who tells you the cap changed in October is wrong. Lock in the numbers above and don't let anyone talk you out of them.

The Concourse Inventory Picture Right Now

Concourse is not a high-inventory neighborhood for FHEPS. There are currently 2 active FHEPS listings, and Two are 3-bedrooms. The median rent sits at $3,600, which is below the $3,811 three-bedroom cap. That's a meaningful data point: it means the listings that exist are priced within reach of your voucher without any negotiation.

The floor and ceiling of current inventory are both at $3,600 and $3,600 respectively, which tells you there's no spread at all right now. Every active unit is priced identically. That kind of uniformity usually means a thin market, not a healthy one. Two listings is not a lot of runway.

If you're searching in Concourse specifically, move quickly when something opens. Thin markets clear fast, and FHEPS tenants competing for the same two units will lose time to anyone who has paperwork ready.

Sample Listings in Concourse

These are the current FHEPS-eligible listings in Concourse. Inventory turns over, so check Browse FHEPS apartments in Concourse for the live count.

• 3BR listed at $3,600, 1 bath
• 3BR listed at $3,600, 1 bath

Both listings are three-bedrooms with one bathroom. If you need two bathrooms or a different bedroom count, you'll need to expand your search.

Getting Around From Concourse

The 161 St-Yankee Stadium station puts you on both the D Train and the 4 Train. That's a strong transit position. The 4 runs express to Midtown and connects to the 5 and 6. The D gets you to the B and F at 59th Street-Columbus Circle. For families with kids in the South Bronx school district or adults commuting to Manhattan jobs, the transit access here is genuinely useful.

Grant Avenue and Gerard Avenue, where the current listings sit, are both within reasonable walking distance of that station. Walk the blocks before you sign. Concourse has pockets that feel very different from each other, and the stretch near the courthouse on 161st is not the same as the residential corridors further north.

When the Cap Is the Problem

Most FHEPS tenants in the Bronx don't lose apartments because landlords refuse vouchers outright. They lose them because a landlord is listing above the cap and doesn't know, or doesn't care, that the cap moved.

The fix is straightforward. Pull the current FHEPS schedule from your caseworker or from the OTDA site. Show the landlord the exact cap for your bedroom size. Ask directly: will you list at or below $3,811? Some will say yes, especially if the unit has been sitting. Some won't. Don't spend three weeks on a landlord who won't move.

Use the Rent analyzer to check whether a specific listing is priced within your voucher before you even call. It saves the conversation entirely when the answer is no.

Expanding Your Search Without Losing Ground

If Concourse comes up empty, the comparable neighborhoods in the payload are worth searching in parallel: South Bronx, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, and Morrisania. All four are Bronx neighborhoods, which means the same 2026 FHEPS caps apply. You're not giving up purchasing power by looking there.

FHEPS apartments in Bronx shows the full borough inventory in one view. Running a parallel search across five neighborhoods simultaneously is smarter than waiting for Concourse to open up. The voucher is borough-portable. Use that.

If you're not certain your household qualifies for FHEPS at all, run the Voucher eligibility tool before you spend time on landlord calls. Eligibility questions are better answered before you're in a negotiation, not during one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FHEPS rent cap for a three-bedroom in the Bronx in 2026?

The 2026 FHEPS limit for a three-bedroom is $3,811. Any landlord listing at or below that number can accept your voucher without a waiver or special negotiation. Listings above that cap require the landlord to lower the rent or the deal won't close.

Can a landlord legally refuse a FHEPS voucher in New York City?

No. New York City's source-of-income discrimination law prohibits landlords from refusing tenants solely because they're paying with a housing voucher. If a landlord declines your FHEPS voucher without a legitimate reason, you can file a complaint with the NYC Commission on Human Rights.

How do I know if my income qualifies me for FHEPS?

FHEPS eligibility is tied to receiving certain public assistance benefits and facing eviction or homelessness. The NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance administers the program. Use the Voucher eligibility tool on VoucherMatch to get a quick read before you contact your caseworker.

Are there FHEPS listings in neighborhoods near Concourse if I can't find something here?

Yes. South Bronx, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, and Morrisania all have FHEPS-compatible inventory and are worth searching in parallel. The same 2026 rent caps apply across the borough, so your voucher travels with you.

What subway lines serve Concourse?

The D Train and 4 Train both stop at 161 St-Yankee Stadium, which is the main transit hub for the Concourse neighborhood. Most of the residential streets with voucher-friendly buildings are within a short walk of that station.

Start with the live inventory: Browse FHEPS apartments in Concourse shows every active listing updated in real time, so you'll know the moment a new unit posts at or below the $3,811 three-bedroom cap.