Section 8 in Chenango County, NY
207 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Chenango County, 52% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Chenango County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $848 | $763 to $933 |
| 1-bedroom | $855 | $770 to $941 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,353 | $1,218 to $1,488 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,482 | $1,334 to $1,630 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Chenango County covers up to $973 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $876 to $1,070.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Chenango County?
No. New York law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Chenango County. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
NY Human Rights Law §296(5)
NY State Human Rights Law prohibits housing discrimination based on lawful source of income statewide (added by 2019 amendment). Enforcement by NYS Division of Human Rights. Post-Commons West (2024) enforcement in some counties is murky — see county-level notes.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Chenango County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Norwich Housing Authority
Norwich · PHA code NY065
207 Section 8 units
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Other New York counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 47,096 · FIPS 36017.