CityFHEPS Apartments in the Bronx
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The Bronx has strong CityFHEPS landlord acceptance due to lower rents matching the program's payment standards. South Bronx, Fordham, Tremont, and other central Bronx neighborhoods have substantial CityFHEPS housing. The borough's small multi-family building stock and experienced CityFHEPS landlord network make the Bronx among the easiest boroughs to use the program.
About CityFHEPS Housing in Bronx
Bronx CityFHEPS recipients often have the highest housing placement success rates of any borough, because more apartments fit within the program's payment standards and more landlords are familiar with HRA's paperwork. The South Bronx and Fordham neighborhoods have particularly active CityFHEPS markets.
How CityFHEPS Works in Bronx
CityFHEPS in the Bronx is administered by HRA. The Bronx Homebase network is extensive — offices in the South Bronx, Mott Haven, Highbridge, Tremont, and Fordham. Bronx Legal Services, CASA (Community Action for Safe Apartments), and BronxWorks all serve CityFHEPS clients.
How to Apply in Bronx
Apply through your shelter case manager if you are in DHS shelter. At imminent risk of homelessness, apply through HRA Homebase. Bronx Homebase offices are distributed across the borough; find your closest at hra.nyc.gov/homebase. Bronx Legal Services on East 161st Street provides free legal help.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is the Bronx good for CityFHEPS?
- Lower market rents in the Bronx mean CityFHEPS payment standards more reliably cover full unit costs, so landlords face less risk and are more willing to accept the program. The borough also has a high concentration of experienced CityFHEPS landlords.
- What is CASA in the Bronx?
- CASA (Community Action for Safe Apartments) is a Bronx-based tenant advocacy organization that helps voucher and rental assistance recipients with landlord disputes, repairs, and source-of-income discrimination cases. CASA also provides know-your-rights training.
- Can CityFHEPS pay for utilities in the Bronx?
- CityFHEPS provides a utility allowance in addition to the rent portion of the subsidy if the tenant pays utilities directly. The allowance amount depends on unit size and which utilities are tenant-paid. Your case manager or Homebase counselor can confirm the current allowance.