Section 8 Apartments on Staten Island
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Staten Island has the smallest Section 8 inventory of NYC's five boroughs, reflecting the borough's lower overall rental density. Most voucher-friendly listings are on the North Shore — St. George, Port Richmond, Tompkinsville, and Stapleton — within walking distance or a short bus ride from the Staten Island Ferry.
About Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher Program) Housing in Staten Island
Staten Island Section 8 housing is concentrated in older apartment buildings and converted houses on the North Shore. Most landlords are individual owners or small landlord families rather than management companies. The South Shore (Tottenville, Annadale) is largely single-family suburban housing with very limited voucher inventory.
How Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher Program) Works in Staten Island
Section 8 on Staten Island is administered by NYCHA (HCV) and HPD (project-based). Staten Island Legal Services on Bay Street provides free legal help for voucher holders. The Staten Island Borough President's Office also maintains a small tenant assistance program for residents facing source-of-income discrimination.
How to Apply in Staten Island
Apply through the NYCHA Self-Service Portal (Staten Island residents typically use the Manhattan or Brooklyn walk-in centers — no Staten Island-specific NYCHA office). HPD applications open via citywide lottery. Staten Island Legal Services offers free legal help for application issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are Section 8 apartments on Staten Island?
- Almost all voucher-friendly Staten Island inventory is on the North Shore: St. George, Port Richmond, Tompkinsville, and Stapleton. These neighborhoods are near the ferry terminal and bus routes to Manhattan.
- How do I get to Manhattan from Staten Island Section 8 housing?
- The Staten Island Ferry runs 24/7 from the St. George terminal to Whitehall in Lower Manhattan (free, 25 minutes). Bus routes connect most North Shore neighborhoods to the ferry within 10–20 minutes.
- Are there Section 8 single-family homes on Staten Island?
- Rarely. Section 8 inventory on Staten Island is overwhelmingly in apartment buildings on the North Shore. South Shore single-family homes are almost entirely market-rate suburban housing with little voucher participation.