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Apartments That Accept CityFHEPS in NYC

How to find CityFHEPS-friendly listings and use your voucher in New York City.

Updated June 30, 2026

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.

CityFHEPS (the City Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement) is a New York City rental-assistance voucher that helps eligible households — including people leaving shelter or at risk of eviction — pay rent. It is administered by NYC's Department of Social Services and HRA, and it is separate from federal Section 8.

You have the right to use it

Under the NYC Human Rights Law, source of income is a protected category. Most landlords cannot refuse to rent to you because you would pay with CityFHEPS (or Section 8, or another lawful subsidy). If a landlord rejects your voucher solely for that reason, you can file a complaint with the NYC Commission on Human Rights.

Where to find CityFHEPS listings

  • HRA and your shelter or nonprofit housing specialist can share landlords and brokers who work with CityFHEPS.
  • Filter rental sites for "CityFHEPS," "vouchers accepted," "programs accepted," or "income restricted."
  • Brokers who specialize in voucher placements often hold CityFHEPS-friendly units; many charge the tenant no fee for voucher rentals.
  • NYCHA and HPD affordable listings and NYC Housing Connect lotteries are additional paths to subsidized units.

Payment standards

CityFHEPS pays up to a maximum rent that depends on household size and unit type, set by the city. Your case manager can confirm the current maximums and how much of the rent you will pay — your share is income-based.

Tips

Have your CityFHEPS shopping letter or approval ready, ask landlords directly whether the rent is within the CityFHEPS maximum, and keep records of any landlord who refuses the voucher in case you need to report it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CityFHEPS the same as Section 8?
No. CityFHEPS is a New York City rental-assistance program run by HRA, while Section 8 is a federal Housing Choice Voucher run by NYCHA and HPD.
Do landlords have to accept CityFHEPS?
In New York City, yes in most cases. Source of income is protected under the NYC Human Rights Law, so refusing a voucher solely because it is CityFHEPS is generally illegal.
Where can I find CityFHEPS apartment listings?
Through HRA and housing specialists, voucher-friendly brokers, and by filtering rental sites for CityFHEPS or "vouchers accepted."