Section 8 Housing in New York, NY
Waitlist status, housing authority contacts and local application guidance across 5 public housing authorities serving the metro area.
5
Voucher waitlists tracked
0
Waitlists open / lottery
5
Waitlists closed
19,498,249
Metro population (2023)
Is the Section 8 waitlist open in New York?
No. When we checked in October 2026, all 5 Section 8 waitlists we track in the New York area were closed to new applications. Housing authorities open and close lists with little notice, and applying is always free, so confirm with the authority before you rely on this.
Status, phone number and application link for each housing authority · Checked October 2026 · See every open Section 8 waiting list we track
Voucher-friendly listings in New York
106 listings
$2,400/moStudio · 1 bath852 East 176th ST,
Bronx, NY 10460
$2,600/mo1 bed · 1 bath852 E 176
Bronx, NY 10460
$3,750/mo3 bed · 3 bath156-08 109th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11433
Queens, NY 11433
$3,633/mo3 bed · 1 bath213 St
Wakefield, Bronx, NY 10466
$3,400/mo3 bed · 2 bath342 Beach 46th Street
Queens, NY 11691
$2,646/moStudio · 1 bath582 E 138th Street
Bronx, NY 10454
Identify the housing authority that administers your voucher before comparing rents or applying. The agency information below was reviewed on October 20, 2026; separate programs and property lists may have different application rules. Confirm the applicable payment standard, utilities and household contribution with your agency. Local renter resources are listed below.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,593 | $2,334 to $2,852 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,729 | $2,456 to $3,002 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,971 | $2,674 to $3,268 |
| 3-bedroom | $3,760 | $3,384 to $4,136 |
| 4-bedroom | $4,121 | $3,709 to $4,533 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for New York is $2,971. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $2,674 to $3,268, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in New York
HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro rose from $2,910 in FY2026 to $2,971 in FY2027, a change of +$61 a month (+2.1%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,529 | $2,593 | +$64 (+2.5%) |
| 1-bedroom | $2,655 | $2,729 | +$74 (+2.8%) |
| 2-bedroom | $2,910 | $2,971 | +$61 (+2.1%) |
| 3-bedroom | $3,644 | $3,760 | +$116 (+3.2%) |
| 4-bedroom | $3,959 | $4,121 | +$162 (+4.1%) |
The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.
Already renting with a voucher in New York? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.
Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.
Waitlist Status: Where to Apply
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA, NY005)
closedThe administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows.
Checked October 2026
Source: nyc.govNYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
closedSeparate from general tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists
HPD does not accept Section 8 applications from the general public. Access is through designated agency, provider or building referrals; this is separate from the NYCHA waiting list.
Checked October 2026
Source: nyc.govNewark Housing Authority
closedThe administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows.
Checked October 2026
Source: newarkha.orgJersey City Housing Authority (NJ009)
closedThe administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows.
Checked October 2026
Source: jerseycityha.orgNew Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJ DCA, NJ559)
closedThe administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows.
Checked October 2026
Source: nj.govNew York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)
closedThe state HCR page says its advertised lottery intake is closed. This does not establish the status of every separately administered local HCV list.
Checked October 2026
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Local guidance checked October 20, 2026. The HUD table above shows rent benchmarks. Your housing authority's adopted payment standard, utility allowance and household calculation determine your assistance.
Current agency application information
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA, NY005): The administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows. Agency source
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD): HPD does not accept Section 8 applications from the general public. Access is through designated agency, provider or building referrals; this is separate from the NYCHA waiting list. Agency source
Newark Housing Authority: The administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows. Agency source
Jersey City Housing Authority (NJ009): The administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows. Agency source
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJ DCA, NJ559): The administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows. Agency source
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR): The state HCR page says its advertised lottery intake is closed. This does not establish the status of every separately administered local HCV list. Agency source
Sources: nyc.gov, nyc.gov, newarkha.org, jerseycityha.org, nj.gov, hcr.ny.gov
Rent, utilities and the household calculation
For Newark's Section 8 waitlist, a single applicant must make under $74,800 (80% AMI) annually, but most spots are reserved for households at 30% AMI ($29,050 for one person, $41,500 for a family of four), under HUD's FY2026 income limits effective May 1, 2026; preference goes to Newark residents/workers, veterans, and seniors 62+. Source
HPD's published Section 8 payment standards set the base one-bedroom standard at $2,696, and Exception Payment Standards in designated ZIP codes raise the one-bedroom cap as high as $4,048; NYCHA also uses Exception Payment Standards based on ZIP-code rents in lower-poverty, well-resourced areas. HPD publishes the full payment standard and exception values by ZIP code. Source
Sources: huduser.gov, nyc.gov
Local help and renter resources
The Legal Aid Society provides housing assistance and lists its Public Housing Unit for NYCHA and Section 8 matters at 212-298-3450. Source
NYC HRA’s tenant legal-services page explains how eligible tenants facing eviction can seek free legal representation through the city’s Right-to-Counsel program. Source
Sources: legalaidnyc.org, nyc.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Section 8 waitlist open in New York right now?⌄
No. When we checked in October 2026, all 5 Section 8 waitlists we track in the New York area were closed to new applications. Housing authorities open and close lists with little notice, and applying is always free, so confirm with the authority before you rely on this.
Where can I check current voucher application information?⌄
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA, NY005): The administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows. NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD): HPD does not accept Section 8 applications from the general public. Access is through designated agency, provider or building referrals; this is separate from the NYCHA waiting list. Newark Housing Authority: The administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows. Jersey City Housing Authority (NJ009): The administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJ DCA, NJ559): The administering agency’s current page states that the tenant-based HCV waiting list is closed. Check the agency for the next opening; other housing programs may have different application windows. New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR): The state HCR page says its advertised lottery intake is closed. This does not establish the status of every separately administered local HCV list.
Can I use my voucher in a nicer, higher-rent neighborhood?⌄
Sometimes. NYCHA and HPD use Exception Payment Standards that raise the subsidy cap in designated lower-poverty, well-resourced ZIP codes. HPD's base one-bedroom standard is $2,696, and in exception ZIP codes the one-bedroom cap runs as high as $4,048, so check HPD's ZIP-code table for the address you have in mind. HPD's Housing Choice program also offers mobility counseling and owner incentives.
Where can I find local help with a housing problem?⌄
The Legal Aid Society provides housing assistance and lists its Public Housing Unit for NYCHA and Section 8 matters at 212-298-3450. NYC HRA’s tenant legal-services page explains how eligible tenants facing eviction can seek free legal representation through the city’s Right-to-Counsel program.
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- Section 8 landlord math for 2026What the payment standard changes mean for cash flow this year.