CityFHEPS Apartments for Rent in Queens (2026)
2026 max rents, where to search, and how to rent with CityFHEPS in Queens
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How to find and rent a CityFHEPS apartment in Queens, with 2026 maximum rents and your rights if a landlord refuses.
CityFHEPS is New York City's rental assistance voucher. You can use it anywhere in the five boroughs, including Queens. It is run by NYC's Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA) and is separate from federal Section 8.
2026 CityFHEPS maximum rent in Queens
CityFHEPS uses one set of maximum rents for the whole city. For landlord packages submitted on or after March 1, 2026:
| Unit | 2026 max rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,604 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,734 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,997 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,753 |
These amounts assume all utilities are included in the lease. If you pay utilities yourself, the maximum is lower. See our CityFHEPS payment standards guide for every unit size. You usually pay about 30% of your income; CityFHEPS pays the rest.
Where to search in Queens
Our neighborhood guides for Queens cover Astoria, Far Rockaway, Flushing, Jamaica, Long Island City. For the wider picture, see our Section 8 guide for Queens.
Steps to rent a CityFHEPS apartment in Queens
- Get your shopping letter. In shelter, your caseworker applies for you. Not in shelter? Call 311 and ask for the nearest Homebase. The shopping letter is valid for 120 days.
- Search and screen. Before you visit, ask each landlord or broker if the rent fits the CityFHEPS maximum for your unit size.
- Landlord package. The landlord or broker submits the CityFHEPS landlord package to HRA. See our CityFHEPS documents checklist.
- Check before you sign. Talk to your caseworker before signing a lease. Never pay anyone who promises to get you a voucher or an apartment.
If a landlord refuses CityFHEPS
Under the NYC Human Rights Law, most landlords in Queens cannot turn you down because you pay with CityFHEPS. Report it to the NYC Commission on Human Rights at 212-416-0197 or call 311.
Get help
Call the DSS Rental Assistance line at 718-557-1399 (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM) with CityFHEPS questions.
Related guides
- CityFHEPS Eligibility & Income Limits
- CityFHEPS Voucher Amounts 2026: Maximum Rent by Bedroom
- How to Apply for CityFHEPS in NYC (2026): Eligibility, Steps, Payment Standards
- What Is CityFHEPS? Eligibility, Payment Standards & How It Works
- Apartments That Accept CityFHEPS in NYC
- CityFHEPS Apartments for Rent in the Bronx (2026)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use CityFHEPS in Queens?
- Yes. CityFHEPS works in all five NYC boroughs, including Queens, as long as the rent fits the CityFHEPS maximum and HRA approves the apartment.
- What is the CityFHEPS max rent for a 2-bedroom in Queens?
- The 2026 maximum is $2,997 a month with all utilities included. The same amounts apply citywide.
- Can a landlord in Queens refuse CityFHEPS?
- Generally no. Source of income is protected under the NYC Human Rights Law. Report refusals to the NYC Commission on Human Rights at 212-416-0197.
- How do I find CityFHEPS apartments in Queens?
- Ask your caseworker or housing specialist, work with voucher-friendly brokers, and filter rental sites for "CityFHEPS" or "vouchers accepted."
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