CityFHEPS Apartments in Elmhurst
Find apartments that accept CityFHEPS vouchers in Elmhurst, Queens. Rent limits: $2,604 - $3,753/month.
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In Elmhurst
4
In Queens
$2,734
1BR Max Rent
$2,997
2BR Max Rent
Living in Elmhurst, Queens
Elmhurst is one of NYC's most diverse neighborhoods with large Chinese, Filipino, and Latin American populations. Queens Center Mall anchors the commercial district, and the area offers good transit and relatively affordable housing.
Transit Access
Elmhurst Ave, Grand Ave - Newtown, Woodhaven Blvd
Commute to Midtown
30 minutes
Housing Types
Apartment buildings, attached homes, some co-ops
Voucher Housing
Mix of apartment buildings and attached homes, some buildings work with voucher programs
2025 Voucher Rent Limits for Queens
Studio
$2,604
1 Bed
$2,734
2 Bed
$2,997
3 Bed
$3,753
Nearby Landmarks
Queens Center Mall • Elmhurst Park • St. James Episcopal Church • Newtown High School
No listings currently in Elmhurst
Check back soon or browse CityFHEPS apartments in nearby neighborhoods.
View all Queens listingsCityFHEPS rents in Elmhurst right now
No landlord has an active CityFHEPS listing in Elmhurst on VoucherMatch today, so there is no rent range to show for the neighborhood yet.
Where Queens does have active CityFHEPS listings: Far Rockaway (2), Jamaica (1).
Renting with CityFHEPS in Elmhurst: 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 Queens 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 Elmhurst.
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CityFHEPS in Elmhurst FAQ
Are there CityFHEPS apartments available in Elmhurst?
We're actively adding listings in Elmhurst. Check back soon or browse 4 listings in greater Queens.
What is the maximum rent for a 2-bedroom with CityFHEPS in Elmhurst?
The maximum rent for a 2-bedroom apartment with CityFHEPS is $2,997/month. This limit applies throughout NYC, including Elmhurst.
How do I apply for a CityFHEPS apartment in Elmhurst?
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 Elmhurst?
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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst
Browse CityFHEPS apartments and apply today. All landlords accept vouchers.