VoucherMatch Blog

East New York has active CityFHEPS listings in 2026, but the inventory skews heavily toward three-bedrooms. Here's how to move fast and stay within the caps.

NYCHA 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.

Strategies for multi-family property owners to maximize Section 8 participation. Portfolio management, NYCHA Owner Extranet, rent optimization, and compliance at scale.

Can 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.

How to request and respond to reasonable accommodations in NYC Section 8 housing. NYCHA process, common accommodations, landlord obligations, and medical verification requirements.

NYC landlords must install window guards where children 10 or younger reside. Annual notice requirements, costs, installation specs, and Section 8 inspection tips.

Lead paint disclosure, XRF testing, and remediation rules for Section 8 landlords in NYC, including what changed after the August 2025 testing deadline.

NYCHA 2026 Section 8 utility allowances for cooking gas and electric: $125 studio, $141 1BR, $181 2BR. How the allowance changes gross rent and your HAP.

Complete guide to the NYCHA Owner Extranet: how to submit rental packets, track payments, download 1099s, certify repairs, list vacancies, and manage your Section 8 portfolio online.