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Renting with Section 8
in New York City.

Understand payment standards, rent review and the steps to an approved tenancy. Start with the agency named on the renter’s voucher.

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Which agency issued the voucher?

The property’s borough does not tell you which office handles the voucher. Check the renter’s paperwork before comparing rent figures or choosing forms.

NYCHA

NYC Housing Authority

Use NYCHA’s payment schedule and owner process. New rentals and annual recertifications use different columns.

Payment standards below

HPD

NYC Housing Preservation & Development

Use HPD’s current standards, forms and submission instructions. NYCHA’s table does not establish HPD’s approved amount.

HPD owner forms

NYS HCR

NYS Homes and Community Renewal

Confirm the administering office on the voucher and request its current rental packet, payment standard and utility schedule.

HCR program and contacts
CityFHEPS, FHEPS or HASA?

These follow separate HRA processes. For CityFHEPS, use the household’s shopping letter and HRA’s payment and utility guidelines. Confirm FHEPS or HASA requirements directly with HRA.

NYCHA payment schedules

How much does Section 8 pay in NYC?

The amount depends on the agency and household. For a NYCHA voucher, begin with the appropriate schedule below.

Monthly NYCHA payment standards Effective January 1, 2026
Bedroom sizeNew rentals
& transfers		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

NYCHA payment and utility schedulesStudio through five bedrooms shown. See the source for larger sizes.

Understanding the calculation

Include utilities
when comparing rent.

The payment standard alone does not tell you the approved contract rent or the agency’s payment. Utilities, household affordability and comparable unassisted rents also matter. For a regulated apartment, confirm the lawful rent as well.

How NYCHA reviews rent
Illustrative two-bedroom proposal
Proposed monthly rent
$2,800
Example utility allowance
+ $150
Gross rent for comparison
$2,950
NYCHA new-rental standard$2,997

The $150 allowance is hypothetical. Use the actual agency schedule for the unit. This comparison does not establish approval or calculate the household’s subsidy.

The rental process

From an application
to an approved tenancy.

The owner, renter and housing agency each have a role. Keep the agency’s instructions and outstanding items together as the rental moves forward.

Have these details ready

  • Property address and apartment number
  • Ownership or management authorization
  • Proposed rent and utility responsibilities
  • Tax and payment details the agency requests
HPD forms and document guidance

  1. Confirm the agency and voucher

    Check the issuing agency, voucher size and search expiration with the renter. Confirm the unit’s availability and who will pay each utility.

  2. Submit the rental packet

    Use the agency’s current forms. Keep the address, apartment number and proposed rent consistent, and retain a copy of the submission.

  3. Complete rent review and inspection

    Track these separately. Respond to document requests, arrange access and address inspection findings under the agency’s instructions.

  4. Complete the lease and HAP contract

    Follow the agency’s signing and move-in instructions. The Housing Assistance Payments contract sets out the agreement between the owner and the agency.

  5. Confirm payments and the start date

    Complete payment enrollment and confirm the authorized start date, agency share and tenant share. Keep approval and payment records with the lease.

HUD’s landlord and lease-up resources

Tools for rent and inspections.

All landlord tools

Prepare for inspection

Walk through the apartment before the agency visit.

Open the checklist

Understand NYC inspection rules

Read the agency-specific inspection and repair guidance.

Read the NYC reference

Research rent benchmarks

Compare reference amounts, then confirm the applicable agency schedule.

Open the rent analyzer

New to inspections? Start with the general inspection walkthrough. For local contacts, use the housing authority directory.

Common questions

Section 8 landlord
questions.

More on paperwork, payments and the responsibilities that come with a voucher rental.

Housing rights and responsibilities
Do I register as a Section 8 landlord before listing?

Creating a VoucherMatch account lets you advertise a rental. Agency owner registration, the rental packet and approval are separate. Follow the administering agency’s instructions for each proposed tenancy.

How to list your property
What if the agency does not approve my asking rent?

Ask about its rent-review process. NYCHA may allow you to submit comparable unassisted rents for another review or revise the proposed rent. A second review does not guarantee approval. Do not arrange an undisclosed payment to make up the difference.

NYCHA rent-review guidance
Who pays the rent and utilities?

The agency pays its approved assistance amount and the household pays its assigned share. Utility responsibilities belong in the lease and rental proposal. A utility allowance is an agency calculation amount; it is not necessarily the renter’s actual bill. Assistance payments depend on continuing program and contract compliance.

NYCHA utility schedules
How long does approval take?

There is no single timeline for every agency or apartment. Ask which items are outstanding: packet review, rent review, inspection, lease or contract. Keep submission confirmations and follow up with the office handling the rental.

Find the housing agency
Can a landlord refuse an applicant because they use a voucher?

NYC source-of-income protections generally prohibit voucher-based refusals in covered housing. Advertisements and screening must follow applicable rules. The Commission on Human Rights explains coverage and exceptions; a voucher does not remove the owner’s responsibility to use lawful screening criteria.

NYC coverage and owner guidance
Does VoucherMatch submit the agency paperwork or approve the tenancy?

No. VoucherMatch helps you advertise your property, receive applications and communicate with renters. Submit the required agency documents through the agency’s own process. Listing or receiving an application on VoucherMatch does not approve the rent, tenancy or subsidy.

What VoucherMatch provides

Explore your borough.

Local renter interest and neighborhood listing resources.

Manhattan2,929 interested rentersBrooklyn3,908 interested rentersQueens3,628 interested rentersBronx3,510 interested rentersStaten Island1,032 interested renters

Counts combine saved location preferences with applications submitted in the past 180 days. A renter can appear in more than one borough.

Sources and updatesChecked October 14, 2026

Published by VoucherMatch. Payment figures come from NYCHA’s published schedule. Agency requirements can change; use the current instructions for the proposed rental.

For a property outside New York City, start with Section 8 information by location and the local administering agency.

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