CityFHEPS Apartments in Canarsie
Find apartments that accept CityFHEPS vouchers in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Rent limits: $2,604 - $3,753/month.
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In Canarsie
6
In Brooklyn
$2,734
1BR Max Rent
$2,997
2BR Max Rent
Living in Canarsie, Brooklyn
Canarsie sits at Brooklyn's southeastern edge along Jamaica Bay, offering a quieter, more suburban feel than much of the borough. The neighborhood has strong Caribbean and Italian-American communities with good access to waterfront parks.
Transit Access
Canarsie - Rockaway Pkwy
Commute to Midtown
50 minutes
Housing Types
Single-family homes, two-family houses, apartment buildings
Voucher Housing
Mix of private homes and apartment buildings, established voucher tenant community
2025 Voucher Rent Limits for Brooklyn
Studio
$2,604
1 Bed
$2,734
2 Bed
$2,997
3 Bed
$3,753
Nearby Landmarks
Canarsie Pier • Canarsie Park • Gateway National Recreation Area • Seaview Park
No listings currently in Canarsie
Check back soon or browse CityFHEPS apartments in nearby neighborhoods.
View all Brooklyn listingsCityFHEPS rents in Canarsie right now
No landlord has an active CityFHEPS listing in Canarsie on VoucherMatch today, so there is no rent range to show for the neighborhood yet.
Where Brooklyn does have active CityFHEPS listings: Brownsville (3).
Renting with CityFHEPS in Canarsie: the short version
- 1Get your shopping letter. The shopping letter is a one-page document that lists your household size, the maximum rent CityFHEPS will approve, and an expiration date.
- 2Search at or under your maximum. The maximum on your letter already reflects the program's utility rules.
- 3The landlord completes the landlord package. The package covers proof of ownership, HPD property registration, the unit and proposed rent, which utilities are included, and the landlord's agreement to program rules.
- 4Clearance and inspection. Your housing specialist checks the building against city records (DOB, HPD, DOF, FDNY) for open problems, and the unit is inspected for habitability.
- 5HRA review, then key exchange. HRA reviews the full package.
- 6Renew every year. CityFHEPS is renewed annually, and HRA recalculates your share from your current income each time.
The full walkthrough, what the program pays, and who to call are on the CityFHEPS apartments in Brooklyn page. Related guides: How to apply for CityFHEPS without going through shelter, How to get a CityFHEPS shopping letter, CityFHEPS renewal and what to do when it stalls.
CityFHEPS Rent Limits
Studio
$2,604
1BR
$2,734
2BR
$2,997
3BR
$3,753
4BR
$4,077
5BR
$4,689
These limits apply to all NYC neighborhoods including Canarsie.
CityFHEPS in Canarsie FAQ
Are there CityFHEPS apartments available in Canarsie?
We're actively adding listings in Canarsie. Check back soon or browse 6 listings in greater Brooklyn.
What is the maximum rent for a 2-bedroom with CityFHEPS in Canarsie?
The maximum rent for a 2-bedroom apartment with CityFHEPS is $2,997/month. This limit applies throughout NYC, including Canarsie.
How do I apply for a CityFHEPS apartment in Canarsie?
Browse our listings, click on an apartment you like, and submit an inquiry through VoucherMatch. Make sure your CityFHEPS voucher is active and you meet the landlord's requirements. All landlords on our platform have confirmed they accept housing vouchers.
How do I get a CityFHEPS voucher if I live in Canarsie?
There is no open online application. Households come into CityFHEPS through one of four doors: Homebase (if you are at risk of losing your home), an active eviction case in Housing Court, a DHS shelter stay, or a referral category such as certain veterans. If you are behind on rent in Canarsie and not yet in court, call 311 and ask for the Homebase office that covers your address.
What is a CityFHEPS shopping letter?
It is the one-page document that shows your household size, the maximum rent CityFHEPS will approve, and an expiration date. Landlords and brokers ask for it before they process an application. If it has expired, ask the office that issued it for a renewal. Renewed letters are usually updated to the current maximum rents.
Does CityFHEPS pay the security deposit?
HRA issues a security voucher instead of a cash deposit. Landlords in the program must accept it and cannot ask you for additional security.
Find your home in Canarsie
Browse CityFHEPS apartments and apply today. All landlords accept vouchers.