Section 8 Apartments in Queens
Find apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers in Queens, NYC. Listings are marked by landlords as accepting Section 8. Confirm availability, your voucher agency and utility costs before applying.
New affordable buildings in Queens
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.
Check the rent with the agency on your voucher
Start with the name on your voucher or most recent notice. NYCHA, HPD and New York State HCR administer Section 8 in NYC. The apartment’s borough alone does not identify the agency or the amount it can approve.
NYCHA
For a new rental or transfer, use the matching NYCHA schedule below. Annual recertifications use a separate schedule. NYCHA ended exception ZIP standards for new rentals and transfers on July 1, 2026.
NYCHA payment and utility schedulesHPD
Use HPD’s payment standards, applicable exception-area guidance and utility allowances. Confirm your voucher size and the proposed address with HPD.
HPD subsidy and payment standardsNYS HCR
Ask the HCR administrator handling your case for the dated payment and utility schedules. Confirm which office will review your rental packet.
HCR program and local administrators| Bedrooms | New rental or transfer | Annual recertification |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,604 | $2,646 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,734 | $2,762 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,997 | $3,058 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,753 | $3,811 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,077 | $4,111 |
| 5 bedrooms | $4,689 | $4,728 |
These are monthly calculation inputs, not the amount NYCHA will necessarily pay or a guaranteed approved asking rent. The official schedule also covers larger units. Checked October 13, 2026.
Bring the full apartment cost to your housing worker
Write down the exact address and unit, bedroom count, proposed rent, utilities included in the lease and utilities you would pay. The agency uses its utility allowance when calculating gross rent and your share; the asking rent alone cannot establish affordability.
Read the NYC payment-standard guide and NYC utility-allowance guide, then use the Section 8 rent calculator with the figures your agency confirms. The calculator estimates; the agency approves.
Keep the approval steps moving
- Unsure who handles your voucher? Identify NYCHA, HPD or HCR before sending documents.
- Found a possible unit? Use the NYC inspection guide to prepare questions about the agency’s inspection process.
- Still searching near your deadline? Read how to request more search time in NYC before the voucher expires.
- Moving from an assisted apartment? Check the agency’s transfer process before giving notice or agreeing to a new lease.
Browse by Bedroom Size in Queens
View allFind apartments by size, then confirm the permitted rent with your housing agency.
Browse by ZIP Code in Queens
Searching Middle Village? The 11379 Middle Village apartment guide combines exact ZIP listings with M train access, Juniper Valley Park viewing checks and comparisons with Maspeth, Ridgewood and Rego Park.
Section 8 rents in Queens right now
There are 11 active Queens listings on VoucherMatch explicitly tagged Section 8.
These are advertised rents, not agency-approved amounts. Ask your agency to review the rent and tenant-paid utilities for the specific apartment.
| Size | With posted rent | Asking rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 9 | $2,750 to $3,200 |
| 3-bedroom | 2 | $3,600 to $3,755 |
Where the Queens listings are: Far Rockaway (6), Jamaica (3).
How renting with a Section 8 voucher works in Queens
Section 8 households searching in Queens may have vouchers administered by NYCHA, HPD or New York State HCR. Start with the agency on your voucher: its rules determine the rental packet, rent calculation and approval process.
Landlords mark these listings as accepting Section 8. Confirm availability, the exact unit and the voucher agency before preparing an application. A listing does not mean the apartment has passed inspection or been approved for your household.
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Identify your housing agency
Read your voucher and latest notice to identify NYCHA, HPD or HCR. Ask that agency where to send the rental packet and who handles questions about your household. A landlord inquiry does not apply for voucher assistance.
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Check your search deadline
Keep the voucher expiration date with your search records. Ask the issuing agency about extensions before time runs out and about any suspension of the search clock during tenancy-approval review. Follow its forms and instructions.
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Compare the complete housing cost
Give your worker the address, unit size, proposed rent and utility responsibilities. The payment standard is one input to assistance. At an initial assisted tenancy above the applicable standard, your household share is capped at 40% of adjusted monthly income; the whole apartment rent is not capped at 40% of your income.
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Prepare the owner and tenant paperwork
Confirm who will complete the owner documents and provide inspection access. Keep copies and submission confirmations. The agency must review the proposed rent against comparable unassisted units as well as calculate your share.
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Resolve inspection requirements
Ask which inspection standard your agency is using and what happens if the unit needs repairs. Follow the written inspection notice for deadlines and reinspection steps. A pre-inspection checklist helps preparation but does not replace the agency inspection.
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Confirm the approved move-in
Ask the agency for the approved lease and assistance start dates and which lease and Housing Assistance Payment contract documents remain outstanding. Do not treat a viewing, submitted packet or verbal agreement as permission to move with assistance.
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Plan for later changes
Complete required recertifications and report household or income changes through your agency. Get move approval before ending the current tenancy; NYCHA applies a cost-neutral requirement to voluntary non-emergency transfers, with separate rules for emergency moves.
What Section 8 pays and what you pay
The housing agency calculates assistance using the applicable payment standard, gross rent, voucher and unit size, and your household contribution. Gross rent includes the allowance for utilities you must pay. An advertised rent or HUD benchmark alone does not establish your subsidy.
NYCHA publishes separate schedules for new rentals/transfers and annual recertifications. Its exception-ZIP system ended for new rentals and transfers on July 1, 2026. HPD and HCR use their own schedules; confirm the figures for your agency and proposed apartment.
If you do not have a voucher yet, use official agency application and waiting-list instructions. Apartment searches, listing alerts and a VoucherMatch account do not join a housing-authority waiting list.
If a landlord will not take Section 8
A landlord or broker in New York City cannot turn you down because your rent is paid through Section 8. 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 Section 8 in Queens
- NYCHA Customer Contact Center
- 718-707-7771
- NYCHA voucher status, documents, recertification
- NYCHA Self-Service Portal
- HPD Section 8 Client Services
- 917-286-4300
- NYS HCR: find the administrator for your case
- HCR program contacts
Section 8 guides
How long Section 8 approval takes in NYC
Every stage from waitlist to keys, with realistic timelines.
Section 8 payment standards for 2026
Agency schedules, new rentals versus recertifications, and utility allowances.
How the NYC Section 8 waitlists work
Which lists to watch and what you can apply for while they are closed.
How to get a voucher extension
What to ask for, and when, if your search is running long.
How to transfer your voucher to a new apartment
Approval steps and the 2026 cost-neutral rule.
HPD vs NYCHA vs HCR
How the three NYC Section 8 agencies differ for tenants and landlords.
How to report a landlord who refuses your voucher
Who takes the complaint, what evidence helps, and what happens next.
Section 8 Apartments in Other NYC Boroughs
Apartments Near Major Locations
Find housing near hospitals, colleges, VA medical centers, and job centers in Queens.
Helpful Resources
Inspection Checklist
Check the inspecting agency’s current requirements
Section 8 Rent Calculator
Estimate rent and utilities using your agency’s figures
NYC Utility Allowances
Prepare the utility details your agency needs
Eligibility Calculator
Check if you qualify for vouchers
Want help with the search? Licensed brokers in Queens that accept vouchers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Section 8 rent limit in Queens?
There is no single approved rent for every Section 8 household. NYCHA, HPD and HCR use their own rules and schedules. Your agency reviews the applicable payment standard, voucher and unit size, tenant-paid utilities, household share and rent reasonableness before approving a rental.
How many Section 8 apartments are listed in Queens?
VoucherMatch currently records 11 active listings marked as accepting Section 8 in Queens. Listings can change; confirm availability and the accepted voucher agency with the landlord. A listing is not an agency approval.
Does a property inquiry apply for Section 8?
No. Contacting a landlord or applying for an apartment is separate from applying to a housing agency for assistance. If you have a voucher, follow your agency’s search deadline and rental-packet instructions. If you need a voucher, check that agency’s official application and waiting-list information.
Can I rent above the payment standard?
Sometimes. The payment standard is an input to the subsidy calculation, not a promise to cover the asking rent. For an initial assisted tenancy with gross rent above the applicable standard, the household share cannot exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Your agency must also approve rent reasonableness and any applicable transfer restrictions.
What should I check before my voucher expires?
Read the expiration date on your voucher and contact the issuing agency before it passes. Keep a search record and ask about extension requests and how a submitted tenancy-approval request affects the search clock. NYCHA, HPD and HCR have separate procedures; an apartment inquiry does not extend the voucher.
When can I move into the apartment?
Ask your agency for the approved lease and assistance start dates. The owner’s packet, rent review, inspection requirements and lease/HAP documents must be resolved through that agency. A viewing, application or listing on VoucherMatch does not authorize a subsidized move-in.
Ready to find your new home?
Compare Section 8 listings in Queens, confirm the apartment details and ask your agency about approval.
No voucher? Low income apartments in Queens
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 39 low income apartment buildings in Queens, with addresses, who qualifies and how to apply.
Official Section 8 resources
Program eligibility, rules, and rent standards are set by these government agencies. VoucherMatch is an independent marketplace, not a government agency.