Housing Guides

How to apply for Section 8 with Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA): the RentCafe portal, preferences, income limits, rents and your rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Providence, RI through the RIHousing Centralized Wait List, plus income limits, FY2027 rents and your rights.

How to apply for Section 8 with Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA): online application, preference points, income limits, rents and rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Elizabeth, NJ: HACE waitlist status, the June 2026 Union County voucher opening, 2026 income limits, FMRs and HUD-assisted buildings.

How to apply for Section 8 in Paterson, NJ: Paterson Housing Authority waitlist status, the 2026 NED voucher lottery, site-based lists, 2026 income limits and FMRs.

How to apply for Section 8 in Jersey City: JCHA waitlist status (closed), past openings, 2026 income limits, Small Area FMR payment standards and HUD-assisted buildings.

How to apply for Section 8 in Newark: NHA voucher waitlist status (closed), the public housing list, 2026 income limits, payment standards and 60+ HUD-assisted buildings.

How Section 8 works in New Jersey: the DCA statewide lottery, Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth and county lists, 2026 income limits, FMRs and tenant protections.

How to apply for Section 8 anywhere in New York State: how local housing authorities and NYS HCR work, how waitlists open, and guides for each region.

NYC's 2026 Section 8 payment standards by bedroom size, how NYCHA, HPD and CityFHEPS differ, new-lease vs renewal amounts, and how utilities change them.

How CityFHEPS renewal works: the packet HRA mails five months ahead, how to submit it, the five-year limit and its exemptions, and who to contact.

Help with NYC Housing Connect: signing in, updating your household profile, checking application status on your dashboard, and who to contact.

How to apply for Section 8 in the Capital Region: Albany, Schenectady and Troy housing authorities (all closed now), NYS HCR, and how to get notified.

How to apply for Section 8 in Syracuse: the Syracuse Housing Authority waitlist (currently closed), the NYS HCR program in Onondaga County, and contacts.

How to apply for Section 8 in Buffalo and Erie County: BMHA, the Rental Assistance Corporation of Buffalo, and NYS HCR via Belmont Housing Resources.

How to apply for Section 8 in Rochester, NY: the Rochester Housing Authority waitlist, the NYS HCR program through PathStone, income limits and contacts.

Westchester County has 17 separate Section 8 offices, including Yonkers (MHACY) and the NYS HCR program. Income limits, contacts, and how to apply.

Long Island has several Section 8 agencies, each with its own waitlist. Here is who runs vouchers in Nassau and Suffolk and how to apply when a list opens.

How to apply for NYCHA public housing online in 2026: who qualifies, 80% AMI income limits, priority codes, borough choices, and renewing every 2 years.

HPD runs one of NYC's Section 8 programs, serving about 40,000 households. The public can't apply directly. Here is how referrals, rent and contacts work.

How to find and rent a CityFHEPS apartment in Brooklyn, with 2026 maximum rents and your rights if a landlord refuses.

How to find and rent a CityFHEPS apartment in Queens, with 2026 maximum rents and your rights if a landlord refuses.

How to find and rent a CityFHEPS apartment in the Bronx, with 2026 maximum rents and your rights if a landlord refuses.

How to apply for NYC affordable housing lotteries on Housing Connect: free applications, 2026 AMI limits, preferences, voucher rules and next steps.

How NYC landlords rent to CityFHEPS tenants: the landlord package, inspection, 2026 rent limits, up-front payments, broker fees and the security voucher.

Not in shelter? In NYC you apply for CityFHEPS through a Homebase provider. Here is who qualifies and how to find your Homebase.

A checklist of CityFHEPS documents and HRA forms for tenants and landlords, from ID and income proof to the lease, W-9 and security voucher.

The official CityFHEPS phone number is 718-557-1399. Here is who to call or email for applications, renewals, landlords, and discrimination.

The 2026 CityFHEPS maximum rents by unit size, from $1,953 for an SRO to $6,524 for an 8-bedroom, plus how your 30% share and utilities work.

Section 8 vs FHEPS compared: who qualifies, how you apply, how long each lasts, and which may fit your situation.

What the Emergency Housing Voucher is, how it worked, its wind-down, and what to apply for instead.

How to apply for HASA: who qualifies, what to bring, how to enroll, and how rental assistance works.

What HASA is, who qualifies, the rental assistance it offers, and how to get started.

How to apply for Section 8 in Boston: checking the BHA waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Miami: checking the PHCD waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Seattle: checking the SHA waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Denver: checking the DHA waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Detroit: checking the DHC waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Washington, DC: checking the DCHA waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Dallas: checking the DHA waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Los Angeles: checking the HACLA waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Houston: checking the HHA waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Philadelphia: checking the PHA waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in Chicago: checking the CHA waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

How to apply for Section 8 in San Antonio: checking the Opportunity Home waitlist, applying, and your source-of-income rights.

CityFHEPS eligibility explained: the qualifying routes, income rules, and how households in shelter or facing eviction get referred.

What a CityFHEPS shopping letter is, how to get one from HRA, what it shows landlords, and how long it lasts.

FHEPS vs CityFHEPS compared: who qualifies, how you apply, and which one may fit your situation.

What FHEPS is, who qualifies, how much it pays, and how it differs from Section 8 and CityFHEPS.

How to find FHEPS-friendly apartments in NYC — your rights, where to search, and how to avoid scams.

How to apply for FHEPS: eligibility rules, the documents you need, where to apply, and how to find a unit.

Section 8 income limits are local, not national. Here is how HUD calculates them and how to find the exact figure for your county and household size.

Section 8 eligibility comes down to income, household composition, citizenship status, and background. Here is what each one actually requires.

Most people miss Section 8 waiting list openings because they never hear about them. Here is how to check, and how to get notified the day one opens.

CityFHEPS is a NYC rental-assistance voucher run by DSS/HRA. Here is who qualifies, how payment standards work, and how it differs from Section 8.

How the Section 8 waitlist works: how to find open waitlists, apply, use preferences, and what to expect after you apply.

There is no CityFHEPS form you fill out yourself. Here is who qualifies in 2026, how a shelter caseworker or Homebase submits your application, the 2026 maximum rents, and what happens after you find an apartment.

CityFHEPS is a NYC rental-assistance voucher. Here is where to find listings that accept it, what the payment standards are, and your right to use it.

A plain-language guide to housing vouchers in Ohio — what Section 8 covers, who qualifies, and how to apply through your local metropolitan housing authority.

Where to search for voucher-friendly apartments, how to ask landlords, what payment standards mean, and how your rights vary by state.

Section 8 housing explained in plain language: how the Housing Choice Voucher works, who qualifies, how much rent you pay, and how to apply.

Ohio has no statewide protection against voucher discrimination — but plenty of Cleveland-area landlords do accept Section 8. Here's how to find them efficiently.

Most Ohio landlords can legally refuse Section 8 vouchers — but a handful of cities have local protections. Here's the legal landscape and what to do.

CMHA payment standards determine the maximum rent your Section 8 voucher will cover. They vary by zip code in Cleveland. Here's how to read them and use them.

Applying for Section 8 in Cleveland goes through CMHA. Here's exactly how it works — from getting on the waitlist to signing your lease.

Most NYC landlords legally cannot refuse vouchers. Here's how to find the ones who actually welcome them — and what to do when one tries to discriminate.

The step-by-step process for becoming a Section 8 landlord — from preparing your unit to passing inspection and signing the HAP contract.

A balanced look at the pros and cons of renting to Section 8 tenants — reliable payments and lower vacancy versus inspections, payment caps, and paperwork.

The mechanics of Section 8 for landlords — how the HAP contract, payment standards, rent reasonableness, inspections, and recertification actually work.

A practical guide for landlords considering Section 8 tenants: how you get paid, what inspections involve, how leases work, and the real pros and cons.

Since 2008, NYC has banned source-of-income discrimination in housing. This guide explains what's illegal, how to recognize and document violations, where to file complaints, and what remedies are available.

Your Section 8 eligibility interview is the final step before being issued a voucher. Bringing every required document the first time can save weeks of back-and-forth. This guide is the complete checklist plus what to expect on interview day.

Section 8 and CityFHEPS are NYC's two largest rental assistance programs, but they work very differently. This guide explains who qualifies for each, what they cover, how they compare, and which to apply for in different situations.

Section 8 is the federal government's main rental assistance program. In NYC, two agencies administer Section 8: NYCHA and HPD. This guide explains who can apply, the two paths into the program, and what to do once you have a voucher.

NYC voucher holders are protected by federal, state, and local laws against discrimination. This guide explains your rights, what landlords cannot do, and how to fight back when they break the law.

Once you have a Section 8 voucher, the next challenge is finding an apartment that accepts it. This guide covers practical search strategies, what to bring, scams to watch for, and how to negotiate.