Section 8 Apartments in Bronx

Subsidized & affordable housing in Bronx

648 buildings · 88,874 apartments

• 89 Project-based Section 8
• 64 Senior 62+ (Section 202)
• 5 Disability (Section 811)
• 26 Public housing
• 464 Tax-credit

Neighborhoods in Bronx

Transit Access

Bronx subway service includes the 1 train (Riverdale, Kingsbridge), 2 and 5 trains (South Bronx, Soundview), 4 train (South Bronx through Fordham), 6 train (South Bronx, Hunts Point, Parkchester), B and D trains (Highbridge, Tremont, Fordham, Norwood). Metro-North's Hudson Line serves Riverdale; Harlem Line serves Fordham, Tremont, and points north. Many Bronx neighborhoods rely heavily on local bus service: the Bx12 SBS (Fordham-Pelham Bay), Bx35 (Highbridge-Hunts Point), and many local routes. The Bx9 connects to upper Manhattan; the Bx1/Bx2 connect Riverdale to Midtown via the Henry Hudson Bridge.

Voucher Housing in Bronx

The Bronx has the most affordable voucher housing market in NYC. Section 8 is the most common program; CityFHEPS and FHEPS have strong landlord acceptance, particularly in the South Bronx where lower rents align well with program payment standards. The Bronx has the largest portfolio of HPD project-based Section 8 buildings in the city. NYCHA Bronx developments include Patterson Houses, Mott Haven Houses, Mill Brook Houses, Throggs Neck Houses, and many smaller properties. The borough has the highest density of small landlords accepting vouchers, particularly in central and south Bronx neighborhoods.

Local Services & Resources

Parks, Museums & Cultural Sites

NYCHA Developments in Bronx

Major NYC Housing Authority developments in this borough. Apply through the NYCHA Self-Service Portal at selfserve.nycha.info.

Schools

Bronx public schools span community school districts:

• District 7: Mott Haven, Melrose (South Bronx) — historically underserved with substantial recent investment
• District 8: Soundview, Castle Hill, Throgs Neck, Hunts Point — diverse mix
• District 9: Concourse, Highbridge, Morris Heights — substantial Latino community
• District 10: Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Marble Hill, Riverdale — most economically and demographically diverse Bronx district
• District 11: Co-op City, Williamsbridge, Wakefield, Pelham Parkway, Allerton — substantial middle-class district with strong public schools
• District 12: Belmont, Tremont, Crotona Park East, Morrisania — substantial recent investment

Many Bronx schools serve overwhelmingly low-income families and have substantial support infrastructure — free breakfast and lunch (universal in NYC), after-school programs through DYCD, full-time social workers, and Title I funding. The Bronx has been the focus of major school renewal efforts under multiple administrations.

For high school, Bronx students can apply to any NYC high school. The Bronx is home to the Bronx High School of Science (specialized, SHSAT-admission), one of the top-ranked public high schools in the United States. The Bronx also has the High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College (not located in the Bronx but admits many Bronx students), Eagle Academy for Young Men (multiple campuses), and many smaller specialized programs.

Many Bronx schools offer dual-language Spanish/English programs reflecting the borough''s majority-Latino community.

What Your Voucher Covers

Voucher rent limits are set by each program, not by neighborhood. For new leases in 2026, CityFHEPS and NYCHA Section 8 cover rents up to $2,604 for a studio, $2,734 for a 1-bedroom, $2,997 for a 2-bedroom and $3,753 for a 3-bedroom, with all utilities included. HPD Section 8 sets its own payment standards. Rents vary widely from building to building, so check each apartment's rent against your shopping letter or voucher before you apply. Our CityFHEPS voucher amounts guide has the full 2026 table.

Project-Based Section 8 in the Bronx

The Bronx has the largest concentration of HPD project-based Section 8 buildings in NYC — properties where the federal subsidy is permanently tied to specific units. These include hundreds of buildings developed through HPD''s affordable housing programs over the past 30 years.

For voucher applicants without a tenant-based voucher, project-based Section 8 is the most accessible path to subsidized housing in the Bronx. Apply through HPD''s Housing Connect lottery system when buildings have vacancies.

For voucher holders looking for housing, many Bronx project-based Section 8 buildings will accept your voucher even though the unit also has project-based subsidy (the project subsidy goes to the building; your voucher pays your share of rent above what the project subsidy covers, up to the payment standard).

Source-of-Income Discrimination Enforcement

The Bronx has lower documented rates of source-of-income discrimination than other boroughs, primarily because Bronx market rents are generally within voucher payment standards (reducing the financial incentive to discriminate) and because many Bronx landlords have decades of experience with Section 8. However, discrimination still occurs, particularly in higher-rent neighborhoods (Riverdale, Pelham Bay, Throgs Neck).

Enforcement actions in the Bronx have included several brokerages and management companies cited by NYC CCHR. Bronx Legal Services, BronxWorks, and CASA New Settlement all offer free representation for source-of-income discrimination cases.

Recent Housing Policy

Bronx-specific housing developments:

• 2024 CityFHEPS expansion: Brought CityFHEPS payment standards in line with Section 8, making it competitive in the Bronx for the first time
• Jerome Avenue Rezoning (2018+): Substantial new affordable housing development along the Jerome Avenue corridor in the West Bronx, much of it incorporating project-based Section 8
• East New York/South Bronx affordable housing investments: Ongoing under multiple administrations
• Edenwald PACT conversion: One of NYCHA''s largest PACT conversions, with substantial resident services investments

Why Voucher Holders Choose the Bronx

Compared to other boroughs, the Bronx offers voucher holders:

1. Lowest market rents in NYC — vouchers reliably cover full unit costs
2. Highest concentration of HPD project-based Section 8 — more reliable inventory
3. Strong tenant advocacy infrastructure — multiple free legal aid offices
4. Substantial family-sized inventory — three- and four-bedrooms more common than in other boroughs
5. Spanish-language services widely available

Neighborhood-Specific Considerations

Bronx voucher-friendly neighborhoods:

• South Bronx (Mott Haven, Melrose, Hunts Point, Morrisania): Densest concentration of voucher housing in the borough. See our South Bronx guide.
• Fordham: Major Bronx transit hub with substantial voucher inventory. See our Fordham guide.
• Tremont: Pre-war apartment buildings with strong voucher acceptance. See our Tremont guide.
• Riverdale: Limited voucher inventory due to higher rents; some larger doorman buildings accept. See our Riverdale guide.

Other Bronx neighborhoods with notable voucher inventory: Soundview (Soundview Houses and Bronxdale Houses NYCHA), Castle Hill (Castle Hill Houses NYCHA), Edenwald (Edenwald Houses NYCHA), Highbridge (NYCHA developments and project-based Section 8), Pelham Parkway (mid-century apartment buildings), Co-op City (Mitchell-Lama cooperative housing, separate from Section 8).

Using CityFHEPS in the Bronx

CityFHEPS vouchers work in the Bronx too. See our guide to CityFHEPS apartments for rent in the Bronx for 2026 maximum rents and the steps to rent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Bronx good for voucher holders?

Lower market rents mean voucher payment standards more reliably cover full unit costs, so landlords face less risk of unrented inventory and are more willing to accept vouchers. The Bronx also has a high concentration of HPD project-based Section 8 buildings — properties where the federal subsidy is tied to specific units, providing more stable inventory.

Is the Bronx safe for voucher holders?

Safety varies by neighborhood like anywhere in NYC. The Bronx has seen significant safety improvements over the past decades. Specific neighborhoods including Riverdale, Throggs Neck, Pelham Parkway, and parts of Fordham are considered low-crime. The South Bronx and parts of Hunts Point have higher crime rates than the city average. Researching specific blocks before signing a lease is recommended.

Can I use a voucher in Riverdale?

Yes, though fewer landlords accept vouchers in Riverdale than in central or south Bronx neighborhoods. Riverdale has some Section 8 inventory in larger doorman buildings along Henry Hudson Parkway and Post Road. Rents are higher and the federal payment standard often only partially covers the unit.