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34 voucher holders searching South Bronx on VoucherMatch

34 tenants have either applied to a South Bronx listing in the last six months or named South Bronx as a preferred location on their profile. Against 2 active VoucherMatch listings in the neighborhood, that is a 17.0:1 demand-to-supply ratio.

Demand snapshot

34

voucher holders interested in South Bronx (last 180 days)

Active VoucherMatch listings

2

Demand-to-supply ratio

17.0:1

Voucher mix among interested tenants

CityFHEPS15 · 51.7%
FHEPS6 · 20.7%
Section 8 (HCV)5 · 17.2%
HASA2 · 6.9%
Other1 · 3.4%

Landlord analysis: South Bronx

34 tenants have either applied to a South Bronx listing in the last six months or named South Bronx as a preferred location on their profile. Against 2 active VoucherMatch listings in the neighborhood, that is a 17.0:1 demand-to-supply ratio.

Demand here is led by CityFHEPS (51.7% of interested tenants), with FHEPS adding another 20.7%. A landlord accepting only Section 8 in South Bronx will see a meaningfully narrower applicant pool; accepting CityFHEPS captures the dominant share.

Bedroom-size demand skews toward 3BR units (33 tenants). The applicable CityFHEPS/FHEPS/HASA payment standard for 3BR units is $3,811; the FY2026 Section 8 HUD FMR rose to $3,644 from $3,465 (+5.2% YoY).

Bedroom demand and rent standards in South Bronx

Tenant counts (last 180 days) next to the applicable NYC payment standards. CityFHEPS, FHEPS, and HASA share citywide caps; Section 8 (HCV) uses HUD FMRs.

Unit sizeVoucher holders interestedCityFHEPS / FHEPS / HASA capSection 8 HUD FMR (FY2026)
StudioLimited demand$2,646/mo$2,529+5.1% YoY
1 BedroomLimited demand$2,762/mo$2,655+5.7% YoY
2 BedroomsLimited demand$3,058/mo$2,910+4.7% YoY
3 Bedrooms33$3,811/mo$3,644+5.2% YoY
4 BedroomsLimited demand$4,111/mo$3,959+5.9% YoY

Demand combines tenants who applied to a South Bronx listing of that size plus tenants whose profiles name South Bronx as a preference. Payment standards as of July 2025; HUD FMRs from huduser.gov for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro FMR area.

South Bronx at a glance

The South Bronx encompasses several neighborhoods at the borough's southern tip, stretching from Mott Haven to Hunts Point. Once synonymous with urban decline, the area has undergone significant revitalization while maintaining some of NYC's most affordable rents and highest voucher acceptance rates.

Transit

2456

149th St - Grand Concourse · 138th St - Grand Concourse · 3rd Ave - 138th St

~25-35 minutes to Midtown

Landmarks

  • Yankee Stadium
  • Bronx Terminal Market
  • Mill Pond Park
  • The Hub shopping district

Housing stock

NYCHA housing, pre-war walk-ups, new affordable developments, renovated buildings

Walkability: high

ZIP codes: 10451, 10452, 10454, 10455, 10456, 10459, 10474

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South Bronx landlord questions

How many voucher holders are searching South Bronx on VoucherMatch?
34 tenants have either applied to a South Bronx listing in the last 6 months or named South Bronx as a preferred location. Against 2 active listings, that's roughly 17.0 tenants per available unit.
Which vouchers do tenants in South Bronx have?
Among interested tenants: CityFHEPS 51.7%, FHEPS 20.7%, Section 8 (HCV) 17.2%, HASA 6.9%. Accepting the top program (CityFHEPS) captures the largest share of local demand.
What rent can I charge for a South Bronx voucher unit?
CityFHEPS, FHEPS, and HASA share NYC-wide payment standards: Studio $2,646, 1BR $2,762, 2BR $3,058, 3BR $3,811. Section 8 (HCV) uses HUD FMRs — the FY2026 2BR FMR is $2,910, up 4.7% from FY2025.
What's the most-in-demand unit size in South Bronx?
3 Bedrooms units see the strongest demand here (33 interested tenants).
How does the application process work?
Tenants find your listing through borough, neighborhood, and voucher-specific search pages, then submit a profile that includes their voucher type, household size, and basic eligibility info. You review, message, and approve or decline directly through VoucherMatch.

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