Practical guides for voucher holders, landlords, caseworkers and brokers across the country.
NewsI own Section 8 rentals and couldn't find tenants. Voucher holders couldn't find me. Over half of all vouchers expire unused because there's no way for landlords and tenants to connect. So I built VoucherMatch.
NewsNYCHA 2026 payment standards for new rentals: $2,604 studio, $2,734 1BR, $2,997 2BR. Recertification amounts, the July 2026 EPS change, HPD and HCR.
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NewsCan you rent a co-op or condo to a Section 8 tenant? Understanding board approval, subletting restrictions, source of income discrimination law, and voucher holder rights in NYC.
NYCHA is no longer converting Emergency Housing Vouchers to Section 8. EHV aid ends by December 2026, and the deadline to apply for replacement housing is September 30, 2026.
NewsDomestic violence, stalking, witness intimidation, or a 24-hour failed inspection can qualify. Apply online or with Form 059.004. Vouchers last 180 days.
NewsSOTA covers one year of rent, paid monthly to the landlord, for shelter residents with income. Who qualifies, how it differs from a One-Shot Deal, and what happens after.
NewsCityFHEPS maximum rents changed April 1, 2026, and went down for the first time since 2021. Amounts by bedroom size, utility allowances, and which schedule applies to you.
NewsHUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a NYC 2-bedroom is $2,910, up 4.7%. Yet voucher payment standards fell. What the numbers mean for voucher holders and landlords.
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