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A CityFHEPS shopping letter proves your eligibility and shows landlords your maximum rent. Get it from your case manager or shelter housing specialist.

You can fight a Section 8 termination. The deadline printed on your T-3 letter is the single most important thing on it—missing it means losing your right to a hearing.

Section 8 tenants in NYC must report income changes within 30 days. Here's how to file an interim recertification with NYCHA, HPD, or HCR, and what happens to your rent.

CityFHEPS renews one year at a time, and a stalled renewal can stop rent payments to your landlord. Here's how the process works and how to get it unstuck.

A One-Shot Deal is a one-time emergency grant from HRA that can pay off rent arrears, stop a utility shutoff, or cover moving costs. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.

How NYC veterans can get a HUD-VASH voucher, from VA referral to finding housing, plus what landlords need to know about the program.

HUD updates income limits every year based on Area Median Income calculations. The 2025 AMI for the New York City metropolitan area is $145,800 for a three-person family at 100% AMI.

Your Section 8 voucher is portable, but you need approval before you move. Here's how to transfer within NYC, port to another state, or move into NYC from elsewhere.

Adding a new household member to your Section 8 voucher requires approval from both your Housing Authority and your landlord before they move in.

Your Section 8 voucher can move with you to NJ. Here's how portability works, what to expect from NJ housing authorities, and how to avoid losing your assistance.