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New York City Housing Authority

New York , NY Public Housing Authority

New York City Housing Authority administers public housing serving New York , New York. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, New York City Housing Authority manages 122,210 Section 8 vouchers and 265,763 public housing units in and around New York .

Phone
(212) 306-3000
Email
nycha_gm@nycha.nyc.gov
Address
90 Church St , New York , NY, 10007
Programs
Combined
Section 8 vouchers
122,210
Public housing units
265,763
County
New York

How to apply

Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email New York City Housing Authorityto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Section 8 through New York City Housing Authority?

Apply directly through the authority at (212) 306-3000. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.

Is the New York City Housing Authority waitlist open?

Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact New York City Housing Authority directly at (212) 306-3000 to confirm current openings.

Helpful next steps

Browse affordable housing in New York →Check New York income limitsHow to join New York Section 8 waitlistsHow Section 8 worksHow affordable housing waitlists work

Other housing authorities near New York

Nyc Dept Of Housing Preservation And Dev — New York City Nys Housing Finance Agency — New York Nys Housing Trust Fund Corporation — New York Albany Housing Authority — Albany Amsterdam Housing Authority — Amsterdam Auburn Housing Authority — Auburn Batavia Housing Authority — Batavia Binghamton Housing Authority — Binghamton Boonville Housing Authority — Boonville Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority — Buffalo

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.