Apartments that accept CityFHEPS in Mount Vernon, NY
CityFHEPS is NYC's rental assistance program. Since 2025 the voucher has been portable to all 62 New York counties — CityFHEPS holders originally issued in NYC can now use the voucher to rent in Westchester, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and every upstate county. Payment standards adjust to the county Fair Market Rent where the tenant rents. Explore 6 neighborhoods and find contact details for the state agency below.
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Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Westchester County Human Rights Law §700.01 independently prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income throughout the county, layered on top of NY state law. Westchester County law carries its own enforcement irrespective of the Commons West ruling.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
CityFHEPS listings in the Mount Vernon area
1 listing
Landlord-posted listings. Confirm availability, accepted voucher agency and utilities before applying.
CityFHEPS payment standards — Mount Vernon
CityFHEPS · 2027| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,593 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,729 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,971 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,121 |
State program schedule. Confirm the applicable amount and utility treatment with the administering agency.
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