NYC Section 8 Housing Lottery Opens

by CrownHeights.info

Need rental assistance? New York City’s Section 8 Housing lottery is now open.

As of May 17th at 9:00am through May 28th, applications for New York City’s Section 8 lottery are now being accepted, with the winners able to benefit from the cities subsidized housing.

According to the city’s website, 15,000 households will be selected for a waitlist through a lottery to receive the coveted Section 8 slots. Those selected for the waitlist will then be offered a voucher as one becomes available.

To be eligible to receive Section 8 housing, applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in an “eligible” household.

You can apply online Here.

Income Eligability by Persons in Household :

1 person = $41,800
2 persons = $47,750
3 persons = $53,700
4 persons = $59,650
5 persons = $64,450
6 persons = $69,200
7 persons = $74,000
8 persons = $78,750
9 persons = $83,510
10 persons = $84,286