*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SECTION 8 LANDLORDS* NYCHA receives Section 8 funding from HUD the first business day of the month. After NYCHA receives its Section 8 funding, it will process payments to landlords within one business day until further notice.
IMPORTANT update only to existing Section 8 owners that are receiving subsidy payments to a Debit Card. Timely action required to update payment method EFT to ensure no disruption in subsidy payments. click here
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NYCHA’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program may be right for you!
Start at AffordableHousing.com or call 1-866-466-7328
Owners can add their units and new rental comparables through our partner, AffordableHousing.com. Any units and/or comparables submitted will be validated by AffordableHousing.com. If you have any questions, please contact our partner, AffordableHousing.com at 866-466-7328:
Benefits of Becoming a NYCHA Section 8 Property Owner
Becoming a Section 8 property owner with NYCHA is fast, easy, and has many benefits.
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NYCHA will schedule your unit for an inspection within five business days of receipt of an approved tenant rental packet. No Walk-in Center appointments are required for the submission of rental packets by our customers. |
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List your vacant units online exclusively with NYCHA – free of charge. Section 8 voucher holders can now access your available apartment listings online directly from the NYCHA Tenant Self-Service Portal. Listing and managing your online apartment referrals is very easy. Just log onto the NYCHA Owner Extranet and click on “List Vacant Apartments.” You can add or remove online apartment referrals at your convenience. |
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NYCHA makes all monthly Housing Assistance Payments to owners electronically. Electronic banking allows for immediate access to your money on the first of every month and eliminates trips to the banks. Payment history details and tenant rent shares are readily available via the Owner Extranet. To enroll, go to the Owner Extranet and complete the Direct Deposit Enrollment form. |
Please call the Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771 if you have any questions with this process.
It is illegal for owners of the following property types to refuse a voucher or public rental assistance:
* SRO (Single Room Occupancy) and hotels may be considered public accommodations
Based on the type of unit(s) you own, NYCHA may require additional documents to process the change of ownership. Below is a list of additional documents that may be required:
Voucher Payment Standards (VPS) and Utility Allowance Schedules are the maximum amount of subsidy NYCHA will pay to the owner on behalf of a voucher holder. NYCHA's payment standard schedule is based on the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each unit size established by HUD. These standards can be set between 90 percent and 110 percent of the published FMR. Please view VPS and Utility Allowance Schedules for the most up-to-date information.