Your New York housing search
CityFHEPS apartments
in New York.
Compare active rentals and CityFHEPS-tagged listings by borough and bedroom size, and check the rent and utilities before bringing an apartment to your housing worker.
By VoucherMatch Editorial Team · Program sources reviewed · Sources & methodology
Looking for direct owner or manager contact? The CityFHEPS by-owner search and rental checklist explains how to check the contact’s role and prepare the package. Account labels do not verify ownership.
Choose a borough
CityFHEPS apartment searches across NYC
Open a borough for apartment previews, local search areas and housing help. Use the availability table below to compare sizes.
Manhattan
4 active listings on VoucherMatch
Brooklyn
15 active listings on VoucherMatch
Queens
20 active listings on VoucherMatch
The Bronx
53 active listings on VoucherMatch
Staten Island
12 active listings on VoucherMatch
The NYC payment schedule is the same across all five boroughs.
Get to know a neighborhoodCurrent VoucherMatch inventory
Where are there listings in your size?
104 listings across NYC
Start with all active rentals in your borough and size. The separate CityFHEPS column counts listings explicitly tagged for the program. An absent tag does not establish refusal; confirm the apartment and paperwork with the property and your housing worker. DSS approval is a separate step.
- 0 explicitly tagged CityFHEPS
- 7 explicitly tagged CityFHEPS
- 9 explicitly tagged CityFHEPS
- 23 explicitly tagged CityFHEPS
- 5 explicitly tagged CityFHEPS
Database snapshot: . Pages refresh about hourly. Counts can change before you contact a property.
A zero means no matching listing in this snapshot, not that no apartment in the borough could qualify. Listings without a bedroom count appear only in “All sizes.” “Check” means the complete count could not be established.
How these numbers are counted
All active standalone rental records in the five NYC boroughs, using the same scope as apartment search. All-active and bedroom counts do not require a program tag. The CityFHEPS column is the subset whose voucher tags include CityFHEPS. Units nested inside building pages and housing-lottery opportunities are excluded. Bedroom and tagged counts appear only when the complete borough result was available; partial data is never displayed as a zero. These counts measure site listings, not HRA-approved homes or the full rental market.
Know your rent limit
Start with your
shopping letter.
Use the NYC schedule as a reference, then confirm the apartment’s rent and utilities with your case manager.
- Utilities change the limit.If you pay utilities, the applicable allowance is deducted from the maximum.
- Your share is a separate number.Review your Household Share Letter with your case manager. Keep that letter private.
- The rent still needs approval.The asking rent must meet HRA’s review requirements, even when it is under the listed maximum.
NYC maximum monthly rents
2026With all utilities included in the lease.
| Apartment | Household | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 person | $2,604 |
| 1 bedroom | 1–2 people | $2,734 |
| 2 bedrooms | 3–4 people | $2,997 |
| 3 bedrooms | 5–6 people | $3,753 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7–8 people | $4,077 |
| 5 bedrooms | 9–10 people | $4,689 |
Your shopping letter determines the applicable size. For larger households, SROs and transition rules, use HRA’s full schedule.
HRA payment and utility schedule (PDF)A rent example you can compare
Same apartment size.
Different utility arrangement.
A rent at the published maximum can be too high if you pay utilities. Change the size to see the difference.
In this example, the unit and shopping letter have the same bedroom size. The landlord supplies heat and hot water in both cases.
2 bedrooms · NYC 2026 example
- All utilities included
Maximum monthly rent - $2,997
- Utility allowance
$39 gas + $142 electricity - −$181
- Maximum contract rent
For this utility arrangement - $2,816
$2,997 − $181 = $2,816. The allowance is a schedule amount, not a prediction of your bills. This is not your household share or an approval.
A wider search
Your next home could
be beyond NYC.
Eligible NYC households can use CityFHEPS for apartments across New York State. Before choosing an area, check its county rent limits, transportation and the services you rely on.
Check HRA’s statewide rules and county rent toolWestchester
Long Island
Planning a move? Outside NYC, rent and utility allowances differ. Existing CityFHEPS tenants need an approved good-cause transfer. CityFHEPS cannot be used outside New York State. Read HRA’s moving guidance (PDF).
Already renting with CityFHEPS? Our CityFHEPS moving guide explains how to discuss a transfer and prepare the next apartment with your provider before committing to a move.
From search to move-in
Get the apartment ready for HRA review.
- Step 1
Get your search documents ready
Check the rent limit and household details on your shopping letter with your housing specialist. Have the letter ready when you contact a landlord.
If you need the letter or are unsure what it means, see how to get and read a CityFHEPS shopping letter. The letter starts your search; it does not approve a particular apartment.
Shopping letter guidance (PDF) - Step 2
Ask the questions that matter
Confirm the address, asking rent, available date and which utilities you would pay. Visit the apartment and discuss your application with the owner or broker.
Find a CityFHEPS broker - Step 3
Bring the apartment to your case manager
Your provider coordinates the rental package and required reviews. For NYC units, rent review must pass before the subsidy application is submitted. Confirm DSS approval and move-in arrangements with your provider.
Once an owner is ready to proceed, use the CityFHEPS landlord packet checklist to organize the documents you and the owner need to discuss with your provider.
How rent review works (PDF)
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Get help at the
right next step.
For program questions or an issue with your rental amount, contact HRA’s Rental Assistance Call Center.
718-557-1399Still need a shopping letter?
In shelter, start with your case manager or housing specialist. If you are at risk of losing housing in the community, contact the Homebase office serving your ZIP code.
Before that conversation, use our CityFHEPS application guide to understand the shelter and community application paths and prepare your questions.
Find your Homebase officeTurned away because of your voucher?
Keep the listing and messages. NYC’s Commission on Human Rights can explain your protections and how to report discrimination.
Get help with voucher discriminationThe details, explained
Common CityFHEPS questions.
Answers for your apartment search, with links to the agency that sets the rules.
What is CityFHEPS?
CityFHEPS is New York City’s rental assistance program for eligible individuals and families who need help finding or keeping housing. DSS, including HRA and DHS, administers it. VoucherMatch helps you search for housing; DSS determines program eligibility and approves the rental assistance.
HRA program overviewHow much rent does CityFHEPS cover in NYC?
The 2026 NYC schedule lists maximum rents by bedroom size when all utilities are included. Tenant-paid utilities reduce that amount. Your shopping letter and HRA’s review of the apartment determine the applicable limit; the payment standard is not the amount of your personal rent contribution.
HRA payment standards (PDF)Does a shopping letter mean my apartment is approved?
No. A shopping letter means you are potentially eligible and can begin looking for housing. Your case manager or housing specialist submits the required package after you find a qualifying home. DSS still has to determine eligibility and approve the apartment.
HRA tenant questions (PDF)Can I use CityFHEPS outside NYC or in New Jersey?
CityFHEPS can be used for apartments elsewhere in New York State, including Westchester, Long Island and the Hudson Valley. It cannot be used in New Jersey or another state. Local rent and utility limits apply. Existing participants need an approved good-cause transfer to relocate; room rentals outside NYC are not covered.
Statewide CityFHEPS questions (PDF)Can a landlord reject me because I use CityFHEPS?
Most NYC rentals are covered by source-of-income protections, which prohibit refusing a tenant just because they use a housing voucher. Some exceptions apply. Save the advertisement and messages if this happens, and contact the NYC Commission on Human Rights for help.
NYC source-of-income protectionsCan I pay extra if the landlord asks for more than HRA approves?
DSS says tenants may be charged only the authorized amount. An extra rent payment outside the approved agreement is not a way to bridge a gap. Bring the asking rent and any request for additional payments to your case manager before agreeing to the rental.
DSS rent review guidance (PDF)Sources and how this page is maintained
VoucherMatch Editorial Team checks program explanations against the administering agency. Listing counts come from the site’s rental records and have a separate snapshot time. An editorial review does not verify an individual apartment.
- NYC rent and utility schedule
- DSS-8r, January 14, 2026. NYC payment standards and the allowances used in the rent example.
- Shopping letters and bedroom rules
- DSS-7n, January 13, 2026. Letter privacy, bedroom-size examples and final approval.
- Rent review and property clearance
- DSS-34, April 17, 2026. The newer review sequence takes precedence over the older tenant FAQ.
- Your specific application route
- HRA’s CityFHEPS Road Map distinguishes shelter, community, lottery, move and stay cases.
- Local housing help
- HRA’s current Homebase directory lists providers, coverage and temporary closures.
- Source-of-income protections
- NYC Commission on Human Rights guidance, exceptions and reporting options.
Reviewed October 14, 2026. Program schedules and provider details can change; follow the linked agency’s current guidance. Read the editorial standards or report a correction.