The Housing Choice Voucher program, also known as Section 8, is a federally funded program providing vouchers to low-income renters to subsidize their housing costs in privately owned buildings. This means they can rent where they like and, if necessary, pay the difference between the voucher amount and the actual rent. In New York City, the program is administered through the New York City Housing Authority, NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). The high demand for assistance and the lack of funding at the federal level means waitlists are typically closed even for those who are eligible.
Section 8 is listed under:
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Rental Subsidies + Tax Breaks
Rental Subsidies + Tax Breaks
