New York City Section 8 Voucher Waitlist Opens
May 17 – May 28
Section 8 Vouchers provide a subsidy to help low-income renters afford safe, decent housing.
How the lottery works
Applicants must apply while the waitlist is open. HCR will select 15,000 households for the waitlist through a lottery. Those selected for the waitlist will be offered a voucher as one becomes available, and will be subject to additional eligibility screening. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Applying does not guarantee a voucher.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be 18+ and reside in an income-eligible household. See the “Income Eligibility” section below for details. Applicants who currently reside outside of New York City must reside within New York City for the first 12 months after receiving a voucher.
| Number of Persons in Family | Income Limits |
| 1 | $41,800 |
| 2 | $47,750 |
| 3 | $53,700 |
| 4 | $59,650 |
| 5 | $64,450 |
| 6 | $69,200 |
| 7 | $74,000 |
| 8 | $78,750 |
| 9 | $83,510 |
| 10 | $84,286 |
How to Apply
The application will be open May 17th 9:00 AM – May 28th 11:59 PM. Applications will not be accepted outside of this period.
You must apply online. Paper applications submitted by mail or in person will not be accepted