NYCHA pays the rest to the property owner. This summer will mark the 60th anniversary of the program - the nation's largest youth employment program - and will provide a record 100,000 With your NYCHA rental you dont pay for any utilities, rent goes according to income. This brochure provides prospective and current owners with information on how to become a participating Section 8 property owner, as well as information on the HCV Program. Basic criteria to qualify for Section 8 include: - having a low income (below 50% of the state median income guidelines) - family size - showing proof of income - having proper ID - proof of citizenship/legal status There are 176,066 public housing units in 2,462 buildings in 326 developments throughout the 5 boroughs. Seems it would easier to just move somewhere else than wait that long! DoNotPay helps you include the relevant information and place your case in the strongest position for getting fast-tracked. During the interviews, most residents emphasized the length of time it took for their applications to get accepted: the times ranged from 3 months to 5 years, with 2 to 3 years being the average. if (panel.style.maxHeight) { How do I report a chance of address or other contact information? City of New York. That's why the Department of Housing and Urban development created Section 8, a unique form of public housing that helps tenants rent homes from private landlords by subsidizing the cost. As CBS2's Jessica Moore reports, the city could expand that to all buildings. You could get anywhere in the 5 boroughs. var i; I'm single, disabled and on SSD, it took 6 years, I forget what my tier was. It is illegal for owners of the following property types to refuse a voucher or public rental assistance: NYCHA will process a change of ownership only if the request is accompanied by proper documents of ownership (copy of the deed or title) and proper documentation of the sale agreement. Can an owner select which tenants they want/do not want? He went to a NYCHA office to fill out an application and provided documents such as tax returns and verification of citizenship status. You may be eligible for an apartment if: Your family's income does not exceed the established income limits: This person has been on the waiting list for 10 years. There are several reasons for this. What steps can I take to ensure my unit/building passes the HQS inspection? If you want to apply for Section 8 Housing but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 2 easy steps: Instead of wondering whether you completed the application correctly, count on DoNotPay to make the process much easier. NYS Homes and Community Renewal 25 Beaver Street, 2nd Floor New York, New York 10004 (212) 480-6672 Email: subsidyservicesinfo@nyshcr.org Outside New York City: Outside of New York City, HCR's HCV Program is locally administered by Local Administrators. Faster than it was used to be a decade+, oftentimes now maybe 5 or 6 years. It is your responsibility to maintain the unit, building, and/or house in accordance with HQS, including performance of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance. } Failure to correct HQS violations within the required timeframes will result in suspension of the subsidy payment to the owner. 48-year-old Kevin submitted a NYCHA application after finding out about the program from newspapers and friends. What are Voucher Payment Standards and Utility Standards? For registered owners on the Owner Extranet, an email notification will be sent as well.