VoucherMatch Blog

Three different agencies administer Section 8 vouchers in NYC, each with their own application process, waitlist, and contact information.

HUD's new NSPIRE standards replace HQS inspections in 2027, but smoke alarm and CO detector requirements are already in effect. Here's what landlords need to know.

NYCHA processes HAP payments within one business day of receiving HUD funds. Here's when to expect your Section 8 payment and what to do if it's late.

Section 8 landlords can request rent increases once per year, but the rent must pass a reasonableness test. Here's how the process works.

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.

Section 8 tenants offer guaranteed rent, longer tenancies, and pre-screened applicants. Here's the data-backed case for accepting housing vouchers.

Facing domestic violence, stalking, or an unsafe situation? Section 8 voucher holders can request an emergency transfer. Here's how the process works.

SOTA pays one year of rent upfront for shelter residents with income. Here's how it works, who qualifies, and what happens after the year ends.

FHEPS is for families with children on Cash Assistance. CityFHEPS serves individuals and families with broader eligibility. Here's how they compare.

Your Section 8 voucher can move with you. Here's how to port from NYCHA to another state, what to expect, and how to avoid losing your assistance.