3 FHEPS listings right now
FHEPS Apartments in Brooklyn
Apartments in Brooklyn from landlords who list FHEPS by name, with the 2026 rent limits and how the process works.
- FHEPS listings
- 3
- All Brooklyn listings
- 25
- 1BR limit
- $2,762
- 2BR limit
- $3,058
FHEPS apartments in Brooklyn
Brooklyn apartments priced within the FHEPS limit
These listings do not name FHEPS. Posted rents are at or below the program ceiling with all utilities included. Confirm the lease utilities, availability and program approval before applying.
New affordable buildings in Brooklyn
New buildings with income-restricted apartments. You apply to the lottery or the building, and a voucher is not required. Each guide gives the rents, the income ranges and how to apply.
FHEPS rent limits in Brooklyn
FHEPS is a New York State rental assistance supplement that helps families at risk of homelessness. It has its own NYC payment standards and can be combined with other assistance.
- Studio
- $2,646
- 1BR
- $2,762
- 2BR
- $3,058
- 3BR
- $3,811
- 4BR
- $4,111
- 5BR
- $4,727
FHEPS publishes its own payment standards (HRA-146z, effective August 1, 2025). The same amounts apply in all five boroughs.
Brooklyn by ZIP code · checked October 23, 2026
Where the FHEPS maximum reaches in Brooklyn
FHEPS uses one maximum for the whole city: $3,058 for a two-bedroom and $3,811 for a three-bedroom. HUD’s FY2027 estimate of a typical Brooklyn two-bedroom ranges from $2,620 to $4,460 depending on the ZIP code. In 23 of the 38 ZIP codes in Brooklyn, HUD’s two-bedroom figure is at or below the FHEPS maximum. In the other 15, it is above.
- ZIP codes where HUD’s 2-bedroom figure is at or below $3,058
- 23 of 38
- Lowest HUD 2-bedroom figure
- $2,620
- 11207, 11212, 11224, 11239
- Highest HUD 2-bedroom figure
- $4,460
- 11201, 11215, 11217, 11231, 11238
What this changes in a search
- In ZIP codes marked “under,” the FHEPS maximum is above HUD’s estimate, so more of the apartments there are likely to fit your voucher.
- In ZIP codes marked “over,” HUD’s estimate is above the maximum, so fewer apartments will fit. Check the posted rent and the utility arrangement before you travel to a viewing.
- HUD’s figure is a 40th-percentile estimate: some standard-quality apartments in every ZIP code rent for less. It is a benchmark, not the FHEPS limit and not an approval.
| ZIP | 2 bedroomsvs $3,058 | 3 bedroomsvs $3,811 |
|---|---|---|
| 11207 | $2,620$438 under | $3,280$531 under |
| 11212 | $2,620$438 under | $3,280$531 under |
| 11224 | $2,620$438 under | $3,280$531 under |
| 11239 | $2,620$438 under | $3,280$531 under |
| 11220 | $2,650$408 under | $3,350$461 under |
| 11208 | $2,790$268 under | $3,530$281 under |
| 11219 | $2,820$238 under | $3,570$241 under |
| 11203 | $2,840$218 under | $3,590$221 under |
| 11233 | $2,840$218 under | $3,590$221 under |
| 11236 | $2,870$188 under | $3,630$181 under |
| 11214 | $2,880$178 under | $3,640$171 under |
| 11204 | $2,890$168 under | $3,660$151 under |
| 11206 | $2,890$168 under | $3,660$151 under |
| 11235 | $2,890$168 under | $3,660$151 under |
| 11210 | $2,910$148 under | $3,680$131 under |
| 11226 | $2,920$138 under | $3,700$111 under |
| 11228 | $2,920$138 under | $3,700$111 under |
| 11223 | $2,940$118 under | $3,720$91 under |
| 11225 | $2,950$108 under | $3,730$81 under |
| 11213 | $2,970$88 under | $3,760$51 under |
| 11229 | $2,980$78 under | $3,770$41 under |
| 11232 | $2,980$78 under | $3,770$41 under |
| 11234 | $3,020$38 under | $3,820$9 over |
Show the 15 ZIP codes where HUD’s estimate is above the maximumHide the 15 ZIP codes above the maximum
| ZIP | 2 bedroomsvs $3,058 | 3 bedroomsvs $3,811 |
|---|---|---|
| 11230 | $3,120$62 over | $3,950$139 over |
| 11218 | $3,270$212 over | $4,140$329 over |
| 11237 | $3,270$212 over | $4,140$329 over |
| 11209 | $3,350$292 over | $4,240$429 over |
| 11221 | $3,370$312 over | $4,260$449 over |
| 11249 | $3,680$622 over | $4,660$849 over |
| 11205 | $3,710$652 over | $4,690$879 over |
| 11211 | $3,820$762 over | $4,830$1,019 over |
| 11216 | $3,910$852 over | $4,950$1,139 over |
| 11222 | $4,210$1,152 over | $5,330$1,519 over |
| 11201 | $4,460$1,402 over | $5,640$1,829 over |
| 11215 | $4,460$1,402 over | $5,640$1,829 over |
| 11217 | $4,460$1,402 over | $5,640$1,829 over |
| 11231 | $4,460$1,402 over | $5,640$1,829 over |
| 11238 | $4,460$1,402 over | $5,640$1,829 over |
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for FY2027, which began October 1, 2026, are estimates of 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard-quality units, calculated by ZIP code. The FHEPS maximum comes from HRA’s FHEPS schedule (HRA-146z, effective August 1, 2025) and assumes the rent includes all utilities. Sources: HUD FY2027 Small Area FMRs (XLSX), HUD’s Fair Market Rent definition, HRA FHEPS schedule, HRA-146z (PDF).
VoucherMatch listing record · December 19, 2025 to September 14, 2026
What Brooklyn FHEPS listings on this site show
24 standalone listings in Brooklyn tagged for FHEPS were posted here by 11 landlords. 20 were three bedrooms or larger. 22 of the 24 were in ZIP codes from the “under” group above, 7 in 11212 alone. Small apartments drew far more applications than family-size ones.
- Studio or 1 bedroom (3 listings)211 median
Range 66 to 529
- 2 bedrooms (1 listing)276 applications
- 3 bedrooms or more (20 listings)23 median
Range 0 to 114
What this means for your search
- Studio or one-bedroom search: expect heavy response. The median small listing here drew 211 applications, the most of the five boroughs. Have your HRA worker’s contact details and documents ready before you write to a property, and keep searching while you wait.
- Three-bedroom or larger search: these listings drew a median of 23. 17 of the 18 three-bedroom listings were posted at or below the $3,811 maximum, 11 of them at $3,600.
- Rent above the maximum: 3 of the 24 listings were posted above the FHEPS maximum for their size. Check the rent with HRA before you apply; the FHEPS schedule sets the maximum. HRA-146z (PDF).
| Borough | Listings | Median applications |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn (this page) | 3 | 211 |
| The Bronx | 2 | 211 |
| Queens | 8 | 54 |
| Staten Island | 2 | 18 |
| Manhattan | 7 | 8 |
How this was counted: standalone listings (not building lottery units) with Brooklyn as the borough and FHEPS among accepted vouchers, posted December 19, 2025 to September 14, 2026, including 2 later marked rented. 2 listings removed as suspected fraud are excluded. The largest single landlord posted 11 of the 24. An application is a message sent to the property through VoucherMatch, not a FHEPS application or approval. With 1 to 20 listings per size group, these figures describe this site’s listings, not the Brooklyn rental market.
Where families apply · checked October 23, 2026
Applying for FHEPS in Brooklyn
FHEPS is a rent supplement for families with children who get Cash Assistance and have been evicted or face eviction, lost housing to domestic violence, or lost housing for health or safety reasons. HRA says families in the community apply at an HRA Benefits Access Center, or start through ACCESS HRA if they already get Cash Assistance. HRA lists 4 centers in Brooklyn, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bushwick
HRA Benefits Access Center
2 George Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Clinton Hill
HRA Benefits Access Center
495 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Coney Island
HRA Benefits Access Center
1912 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
East New York
HRA Benefits Access Center
2400 Fulton Street, 1st floor, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Eligibility and process from HRA’s FHEPS page; centers, addresses, phones and hours from HRA’s Benefits Access Centers page, checked October 23, 2026. Call before visiting.
FHEPS apartments by Brooklyn neighborhood
FHEPS apartments in Brooklyn by bedroom size
FHEPS rents in Brooklyn right now
There are 3 active Brooklyn listings on VoucherMatch explicitly tagged FHEPS. 3 of the 3 with a posted rent are listed at or under the FHEPS maximum for the apartment size, before any utility allowance. These figures are recalculated from live listings and change as apartments are added and rented.
| Size | With posted rent | Asking rent | FHEPS maximum | At or under it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 3 | $2,700 to $3,700 | $3,811 | 3 of 3 |
Where the Brooklyn listings are: Brownsville (2).
How renting with FHEPS works in Brooklyn
FHEPS is the state-funded rent supplement for families with children. It is tied to Cash Assistance and is usually approved in the middle of an eviction case, which is why most families in Brooklyn first hear about it from a Housing Court attorney or a Homebase caseworker rather than from a landlord.
It can do two different jobs. It can keep you in the apartment you already have by covering rent going forward, or it can pay for a new apartment if you have to move. The listings on this page are apartments in Brooklyn whose landlords have said they accept FHEPS for a new lease.
- 1
Check that you fit the program
FHEPS is for households with a child under 18 or a pregnant household member, who receive or are eligible for Cash Assistance, and who are facing eviction or lost housing because of domestic violence or a health or safety problem. If you are not sure, the HRA rental assistance line can screen you over the phone.
- 2
Bring the eviction paper
The eviction notice, court summons, or landlord's formal rent demand is the document that moves an application. Bring it with photo ID, birth certificates or other proof of who lives with you, proof of income for everyone in the household, and the landlord's breakdown of what is owed.
- 3
Apply through HRA, Homebase, or Housing Court
All three routes end at HRA. You can start by phone with HRA, walk into a Homebase office, or ask the court clerk or your attorney to start it while your case is pending. Documents can be uploaded through ACCESS HRA.
- 4
Pair it with a One-Shot Deal if you owe back rent
FHEPS pays rent going forward. It does not pay arrears on its own. Families usually apply for a One-Shot Deal at the same time, which pays the landlord for the past-due months while FHEPS takes over future rent.
- 5
If you are moving, search inside the rent limit
When the plan is a new apartment, HRA has to approve the rent before you sign. Search at or under the limit for your household size, tell the landlord up front that the rent will be paid through FHEPS, and keep your caseworker updated on any unit you are serious about.
- 6
Keep the case open
FHEPS continues as long as you stay eligible for Cash Assistance. Report income and household changes right away and answer every recertification notice. Missed interviews and deadlines are a leading reason benefits stop without warning.
What FHEPS pays and what you pay
FHEPS pays a monthly supplement on top of your Cash Assistance shelter allowance, and HRA sends the payment directly to the landlord. Together the two should cover most or all of the rent. HRA calculates your share from your income and household size.
The rent limits shown on this page are HRA's current FHEPS payment standards (HRA-146z, effective August 1, 2025): $2,646 for a studio, $2,762 for a one-bedroom, $3,058 for a two-bedroom, and $3,811 for a three-bedroom, with all utilities included. Your caseworker confirms the exact amount that applies to your household before a lease is approved.
If HRA denies the application or closes your case, you have the right to a fair hearing through the state (OTDA). The window to ask for one is limited, so request it as soon as you get the notice.
If a landlord will not take FHEPS
A landlord or broker in New York City cannot turn you down because your rent is paid through FHEPS. That is source-of-income discrimination, illegal under the NYC Human Rights Law since 2008 and under the NYS Human Rights Law statewide.
The common versions: the apartment is suddenly "no longer available" once you mention the program, an ad that says "no programs," a higher rent quoted to voucher holders, or a "40 times the rent" income rule applied to you even though the program pays most of the rent.
Write down the date, the address, and who you spoke to, and keep any texts or emails. You can report it to the NYC Commission on Human Rights at 212-416-0197 or to the HRA Source of Income Discrimination Team at 929-221-6576 (soi@dss.nyc.gov).
Who to call about FHEPS in Brooklyn
- HRA rental assistance (DSS OneNumber)
- 718-557-1399
- Homebase office for your address
- Call 311 and ask for Homebase
- Upload documents and check status
- ACCESS HRA
- Fair hearing requests (NYS OTDA)
- 800-342-3334
- Kings County (Brooklyn) Housing Court
- 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201Hours and help center (nycourts.gov)
If you have an eviction case in Brooklyn, it is heard at this courthouse. Tenants in NYC eviction cases may qualify for a free lawyer. Ask at the court help center before your first appearance.
FHEPS guides
How to apply for FHEPS when you are facing eviction
Where to apply, what to bring, and what happens after approval.
FHEPS vs CityFHEPS
Which program you will be evaluated for and how they differ.
How to apply for a One-Shot Deal
The emergency grant that covers back rent while FHEPS covers the future.
How to request a fair hearing when HRA says no
Deadlines and steps for challenging a denial or a closed case.
How to report a landlord who refuses your voucher
Who takes the complaint, what evidence helps, and what happens next.
Other voucher programs in Brooklyn
Section 8
Federal housing assistance for low-income families
CityFHEPS
NYC program for homelessness prevention
HASA
Housing assistance for individuals with HIV/AIDS
FHEPS apartments in other boroughs
Want help with the search? Licensed brokers in Brooklyn that accept vouchers
FHEPS in Brooklyn: common questions
What is the FHEPS rent limit in Brooklyn?
FHEPS rent limits in Brooklyn are the same as in the rest of New York City. Studio: $2,646, 1BR: $2,762, 2BR: $3,058, 3BR: $3,811. These ceilings assume utilities are included; HRA must approve the apartment and household assistance.
How many FHEPS apartments are available in Brooklyn?
3 active listings on VoucherMatch in Brooklyn name FHEPS today. The number changes as landlords post and fill apartments.
How do I apply for a FHEPS apartment in Brooklyn?
Open a listing and send the landlord a message or an application through VoucherMatch. It is free. Have your FHEPS paperwork ready, because landlords usually ask for it first.
Who qualifies for FHEPS in Brooklyn?
Families with a child under 18 or a pregnant household member who receive or are eligible for Cash Assistance, and who are facing eviction or lost housing because of domestic violence or a health or safety problem. The rules are the same in every borough.
What is the difference between FHEPS and CityFHEPS?
FHEPS is state-funded, limited to families with children, and tied to Cash Assistance. CityFHEPS is city-funded, also serves single adults and couples, and has its own income rules. HRA decides which one you are evaluated for based on your household and situation.
Can I apply for FHEPS before I get an eviction notice?
FHEPS requires that you are facing eviction or have lost housing for a covered reason. If you are behind on rent but have no notice yet, call the HRA rental assistance line at 718-557-1399. They can tell you whether you can apply now or whether another program fits better.
Will FHEPS pay my back rent?
Not by itself. FHEPS covers rent going forward. Back rent is usually handled with a One-Shot Deal emergency grant, which you can apply for at the same time.
Can I use FHEPS to move to a different apartment?
Yes, when staying is not possible. HRA has to approve the new rent before you sign a lease, so check with your caseworker before you commit to a unit in Brooklyn or anywhere else in the city.
How do I check on my FHEPS application?
Log in to ACCESS HRA to see your case and upload documents, or call the DSS OneNumber at 718-557-1399.
Where do I apply for FHEPS in Brooklyn?
HRA says families in the community apply at an HRA Benefits Access Center, or through ACCESS HRA if they already get Cash Assistance. HRA lists 4 centers in Brooklyn: Bushwick, Clinton Hill, Coney Island, East New York.
Where in Brooklyn does the FHEPS maximum come closest to typical rents?
In 23 of 38 Brooklyn ZIP codes, HUD’s FY2027 two-bedroom estimate is at or below FHEPS’s $3,058 two-bedroom maximum. The figures range from $2,620 to $4,460.
How much competition is there for FHEPS apartments in Brooklyn?
On VoucherMatch, Brooklyn three-bedroom or larger listings tagged for FHEPS drew a median of 23 applications each (20 listings), and studios and one-bedrooms a median of 211 (3 listings), from December 19, 2025 to September 14, 2026.
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