New York, NY

Section 8 Housing in New York City

Browse Section 8 approved apartments across all five boroughs. NYC's Source of Income Protection Law makes it illegal for landlords to refuse voucher holders.

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HPD

Section 8 waitlist: Open to limited groups

HPD never opens a general-public list; referral only.

Official page 311

Verified Nov 2, 2026 · We check this page weekly.

NYCHA

Section 8 waitlist: Closed

Public housing: Open

Last opened Jun 3, 2024 – Jun 9, 2024

No opening announced; NYCHA will contact waitlisted applicants when voucher issuance resumes.

Official page Apply portal 718-707-7771

Verified Nov 2, 2026 · We check this page weekly.

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Subsidized & affordable housing by borough

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Manhattan

704 buildings · 104,027 apartments

114 Project-based Section 8
54 Senior 62+ (Section 202)
8 Disability (Section 811)
36 Public housing
492 Tax-credit

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

Brooklyn

647 buildings · 89,675 apartments

99 Project-based Section 8
68 Senior 62+ (Section 202)
2 Disability (Section 811)
38 Public housing
440 Tax-credit

Queens

93 buildings · 21,205 apartments

15 Project-based Section 8
24 Senior 62+ (Section 202)
3 Disability (Section 811)
12 Public housing
39 Tax-credit

Staten Island

39 buildings · 10,438 apartments

12 Project-based Section 8
6 Senior 62+ (Section 202)
5 Public housing
16 Tax-credit

Voucher Housing in Nearby Zip Codes

Source of Income Protection in NYC

Under New York City's Human Rights Law, landlords cannot refuse to rent to someone solely because they use a housing voucher such as Section 8, CityFHEPS, or FHEPS. If a landlord discriminates against your voucher, you can file a complaint with the NYC Commission on Human Rights.

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