NYCHA will determine the family's eligibility for the program.
If the family is deemed eligible, they will be placed on a preliminary waiting list.
Voucher Issuance & Initial Lease-Up
Family attends briefing event and receives voucher.
Family finds a unit and submits required documents to NYCHA.
If the unit passes inspection and the rent is determined to be reasonable, NYCHA approves the family to move in.
Regular Activities
Annual Recertification or submission of family composition, income, asset, and expense information.
Lease Renewal or Rent Adjustment
Inspections are required before moving into a unit, regularly thereafter, and upon request.
Interim Activities
Family must report changes in the family composition to NYCHA within 30 days of the change.
At any time, family may also report a change of: income, assets, and/or expenses before the next Annual Recertification.
Family may request an inspection to verify the unit's condition.
Termination
NYCHA is required to terminate assistance for certain offenses, when the family no longer requires assistance, and for not complying with program requirements.