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New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)
New York City (NYC) Project Based Voucher (PBV)
Waiting List Application

The following Project Based Section 8 Waiting Lists will be open from Monday, July 13, 2026 at 8 a.m. and closing on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5 p.m.:

Applications received during the open application period will be entered into a random selection process for placement on the applicable waiting list. Each waiting list will have its own random selection process. Waiting list placement, applicant selection and admissions will be administered in accordance with HCR’s Administrative Plan and applicable federal regulations, including any applicable preferences, eligibility requirements and project-specific requirements. Placement on a waiting list does not guarantee admission to the program or receipt of rental assistance. Additional program requirements may apply.

Prior to applying:

Make sure you meet the following application criteria:

1. The Head of Household must be at least 18 years of age or an emancipated minor according to NY State law; AND
2. The household must be income eligible. See the “Income Eligibility” section below for details; AND
3. The household must meet immigration requirements.
   • The Head of Household, or at least one member of the applicant’s household, must be a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident, or have another eligible immigration status; AND
4. The household must reside at the addresses listed. Project-Based Vouchers are for specific units only.

Make sure you have the following information for the entire household:

1. Name
2. Email address
3. Telephone number
4. Date of Birth
5. Social Security Number or Taxpayer ID for at least one member of the household
6. Current Household Income (gross)
7. Number of Household Members

Income Eligibility:

The table below lists the Fiscal Year 2026 very low-income limits for the New York, NY HUD Metro Fair Market Rent Area. To be eligible for a voucher, a household’s total gross income must be at or below the listed limit for its size.

Please note that income limits are updated annually. Families must be income eligible during the year they are called from the waiting list.

For application assistance and translation services:

Call the Section 8 Waitlist Call Center at (833) 791-2748 (Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); TTY: (833) 990-4002

Submitting an application does not guarantee placement on the waitlist or receipt of a voucher.

Accessibility and language assistance support are available on the application form. Reasonable accommodation may be provided upon request. HCR does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, familial status, disability, or any other protected class under federal and state law.

HCR reserves the right to adjust the terms listed here, including the dates for opening and closing the waitlist, as necessary. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

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