Section 8 Apartments in Morrisania
Find apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers in Morrisania, Bronx. Confirm the proposed rent, utility costs and household share with your administering housing agency.
New affordable buildings in the Bronx
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.
No voucher? Low income apartments in the Bronx
Some buildings have the rent assistance attached to the apartment, or rents capped by housing tax credits, and you apply to the building directly. See 28 low income apartment buildings in the Bronx, with addresses, who qualifies and how to apply.
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Living in Morrisania, Bronx
Morrisania is a historic Bronx neighborhood named after the Morris family who once owned the land. The area offers affordable housing options and good transit access via the 2 and 5 trains running along Southern Boulevard.
Transit Access
Freeman St, Simpson St, Intervale Ave +1 more
Commute to Midtown
35 minutes
Housing Types
Walk-ups, NYCHA developments, mid-rise apartments, some newer affordable construction
Voucher Housing
Strong voucher acceptance with many experienced landlords who work well with housing programs
Nearby Landmarks
Crotona Park • McKinley Square • Morrisania Air Rights housing
2 voucher-friendly listings currently available in Morrisania
Section 8 Apartments in Morrisania
Planning a voucher search in Morrisania
For Morrisania, identify the apartment’s floor and entrance before arranging a showing. Keep the owner’s written rent and utility breakdown with the full address, especially when an advertisement uses a broader South Bronx label. Compare other Bronx searches using the actual unit and your regular journey.
Locate Morrisania Library on East 169th Street
NYPL lists Morrisania Library at 610 East 169th Street, with computers and Wi-Fi among its resources. Check current service and access arrangements before preparing application documents there. The library’s accessibility description does not establish the accessibility of the apartment you are viewing.
Morrisania Library informationSeparate included heat from other utility costs
NYCHA publishes utility allowances with its payment standards. If it administers your voucher, ask the owner how heat, hot water and other services are supplied and billed. Your worker needs the complete arrangement to calculate your contribution for the proposed Morrisania lease.
NYCHA utility and rent guidanceQuestions about your Morrisania search
- What does a South Bronx label tell me about a Morrisania rental?
- It is a starting point, not a precise address. Request the street and unit number and compare the actual location with your travel needs. This site also has separately labeled Bronx searches that may contain relevant alternatives.
- What should I ask before viewing a walk-up?
- Ask about entry steps, the apartment floor and the complete route into the unit. Explain any access needs, then verify the arrangement at the showing rather than relying only on a building photo.
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Check the rent with your voucher agency
There is no single approved Section 8 rent for every household in this neighborhood. Use the agency named on your voucher, the actual unit address and bedroom size, tenant-paid utilities and your household information. Ask your worker to calculate your share and review the proposed lease before treating an advertised rent as approved.
If NYCHA administers your voucher
NYCHA lists separate 2026 schedules for annual recertifications and new rentals or transfers. Its current notice ends ZIP-based exception payment standards for new rentals and transfers effective July 1, 2026. Check the current notice with your worker before relying on an older ZIP estimate.
NYCHA payment standards and utility allowancesIf HPD administers your voucher
HPD maintains its own address and ZIP lookup, including exception standards, and its own utility allowances. Use HPD’s current documents with your worker. If another agency issued your voucher, confirm that agency’s rules and any portability steps before using either table.
HPD subsidy, payment standards and utility allowancesTurn a listing inquiry into a complete rental proposal
- Get the exact address, unit number, asking rent, bedroom count, utilities and proposed ready date from the owner.
- Ask your worker which tenant and owner documents are required, how to submit them and how to track the review. Keep the submission confirmation.
- Confirm inspection, lease and move-in approval steps with the agency. A listing, inquiry or owner’s agreement does not complete those steps.
Agency resources reviewed October 12, 2026. Confirm the current rules for your household and lease date.
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Section 8 in Morrisania FAQ
Are there Section 8 apartments available in Morrisania?
There are 2 active Section 8 listings labeled Morrisania on VoucherMatch. Confirm the offered unit, availability and lease terms with the owner; agency approval is a separate step.
How do I check the Section 8 rent for an apartment in Morrisania?
There is no single approved Section 8 rent for every household in this neighborhood. Use the agency named on your voucher, the actual unit address and bedroom size, tenant-paid utilities and your household information. Ask your worker to calculate your share and review the proposed lease before treating an advertised rent as approved.
How do I apply for a Section 8 apartment in Morrisania?
Browse our listings, click on an apartment you like, and submit an inquiry through VoucherMatch. Make sure your Section 8 voucher is active and you meet the landlord's requirements. Confirm the offered unit and lease terms with the owner; a listing inquiry is not an agency application or approval.
Find your home in Morrisania
Browse Section 8 listings, confirm the offered unit and ask your agency to review the lease proposal.
Official Section 8 resources
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