Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 11236 — Canarsie
ZIP code 11236 covers Canarsie in southeast Brooklyn, near Jamaica Bay. It is home to NYCHA's Breukelen Houses, along with other affordable buildings. Served by the L train and many bus routes, it offers quieter residential blocks for renters using a Housing Choice Voucher.
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About This Program in New York
In New York City, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is administered by NYCHA, HPD, and HCR, and NYCHA operates the city's public housing. Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income.
How to Apply in New York
Apply through the NYCHA Self-Service Portal at selfserve.nycha.info when waitlists are open. New York City law protects renters from source-of-income discrimination, so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher.