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Section 8 Housing Voucher Program Waitlist Opens for Applications

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The program that helps low and moderate-income New Yorkers afford to pay rent has opened applications for its waitlist this week.

New Yorkers will have until July 24 at 5 p.m. to apply for the city’s Section 8 waitlist, which will provide rental assistance for apartments available throughout the five boroughs.

The subsidy program typically allows residents to pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income towards their rent while NYCHA pays the remaining amount to the owner on the renter’s behalf.

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