Practical guides for voucher holders, landlords, caseworkers and brokers across the country.
There is no federal number of days. Each housing authority sets its own guest limit, and real ones range from 14 consecutive days in Chicago to 90 days a year in Philadelphia. Here is how to find yours and what happens if a guest overstays.
How voucher and unit bedroom sizes affect rent assistance, with standard HCV rules, CHA and Philadelphia exceptions, and an affordability example.
Refusing your housing voucher is illegal in NYC and New York State. Here's how to document the refusal and file a discrimination complaint.
Payment lapses are usually a paperwork failure, not a program denial. Most are fixable. Your job is to force the paperwork issue into the open.
Yes, your Section 8 voucher ports into NYC. NYCHA is usually the receiving agency. Success depends on timing and whether your voucher's dollar value covers NYC rents.
Section 8 voucher extensions exist and are granted regularly. Section 8 voucher extensions exist and are granted regularly.
There is no open CityFHEPS application portal. You qualify through specific pathways: Homebase, active eviction cases, shelter placement, or referral categories.
Moving with CityFHEPS? Get HRA approval before you sign. You need an updated shopping letter, a new apartment packet, and rent within the 2026 limits.
NYC's Section 8 waitlists open rarely and close quickly. While you wait, apply for CityFHEPS, FHEPS, or HASA—programs with active pathways right now.
FHEPS is a state-funded rent supplement for families with children facing eviction. You can apply through HRA, a Homebase office, or during your housing court case.
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