Welcome to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Portal!   

First Time Here?

• You'll need an active NY.gov account. If you don't have one, create one here.
• Click Register to begin using the portal in a few quick steps. 

 Need Help?

• Click here to access user guides and FAQs. (https://hcr.ny.gov/section-8-portals)
• Click here for a video on how applicants can register and log in. (https://youtu.be/mwY1mg4dI2g)
• Click here for a video on how Landlords or Property Managers can register and log in. (https://youtu.be/6xzP2OoUreU)
• For assistance with registering, please contact our Call Center at 833-791-2748 open daily Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. 

This tool provides 24-hour access to important information about the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) programs. For example: 

• Select Applicants can review the waiting lists they've applied to and make updates to their application. 
• Landlords can view information pertaining to issued payments, tenants, and inspections. 

ATTENTION ALL LANDLORDS

The current Housing Quality Standards for inspection requirements will be transitioning on January 1, 2025 to the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). 

To learn more about NSPIRE requirements for your rental property, please click here.

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Effective December 29, 2024 all smoke detectors must be either hard-wired or sealed, as required under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.