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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:09
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IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has made an important change to its non-emergency transfer policy for voluntary moves. Starting May 1, 2026, NYCHA will only process non-emergency transfer rental requests that are cost-neutral. This means the new apartment’s gross contract rent must be the same or lower than your current apartment's. The gross contract rent is the total of your contract rent plus any utility allowances. The
FAQs on Section 8 Tenants
and
Non-Emergency Transfer Policy Update (Owner)
provide important information on this policy update.
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.
New:
The implementation of the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) has been extended by HUD to February 1, 2027. NYCHA will continue to follow Housing Quality Standards for inspections. NSPIRE Standards for
Carbon Monoxide Alarms (PDF)
(opens in new tab)
and
Smoke Alarms (PDF)
(opens in new tab)
will still apply during this extension. HUD requires smoke alarms to be either hard-wired or sealed 10-year battery alarms.
Important update
for existing Section 8 owners receiving subsidy payments to a debit card: Timely action is required to update your payment method to EFT to ensure no disruption in subsidy payments.
View Housing Assistance Payment update instructions
.
Join Over 25,000 Section 8 Owners
NYCHA’s Fast 3 For Section 8 Owners
1. Pass
Unit Inspections
Submit rental packets online or at our Walk-in Centers. Receive an inspection appointment within 5 days of the rental packet being approved by staff.
2. Match
Where owners & tenants connect
Use NYCHA’s exclusive free listing service to match approved Section 8 Voucher Holders to your available units.
3. HAPs
Reliable subsidy payments
NYCHA pays on time, every 1st of the month by direct deposit.
And That’s Not All
Easily market units with NYCHA. Existing Section 8 owners:
log in to the Owner Extranet
(opens in new tab)
. New owners:
register as a new owner
(opens in new tab)
.
New contracts approved as fast as 30 days, or less
Free online property management tools via the Owner Extranet Portal — track payments, add lease renewals, download 1099s, submit certified repairs, list apartments, manage inspections, and more
For more information on NYCHA’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, please call our
Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771
.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a federally-funded HUD program that provides rental assistance for quality units chosen by the voucher holder in the private rental market. NYCHA’s HCV program is the largest in the country. Over 25,000 Section 8 property owners participate in the program, encompassing over 85,000 units. Over 200,000 New Yorkers currently receive Section 8 rental subsidies.
Are You a Property Owner?
NYCHA’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program may be right for you!
List your vacant units for free
Rent your units quickly and receive monthly government-funded payments
Over 1,000 tenants searching for a unit
Start at
AffordableHousing.com
(opens in new tab)
or call
1-866-466-7328
.
Owners can add their units and new rental comparables through our partner,
AffordableHousing.com
(opens in new tab)
. Any units and/or comparables submitted will be validated by AffordableHousing.com. If you have any questions, please contact our partner,
AffordableHousing.com
(opens in new tab)
, at
866-466-7328
:
How to Submit an Owner Rent Comparable on AffordableHousing.com (PDF)
(opens in new tab)
Benefits of Becoming a NYCHA Section 8 Property Owner
Becoming a Section 8 property owner with NYCHA is fast, easy, and has many
benefits for property owners
(opens in new tab)
.
Become a Section 8 Property Owner
If you are interested in becoming a Section 8 property owner, the voucher holder will provide you with a rental packet to be filled out, which includes the following documents:
NYCHA Section 8 Property Owner Registration form (PDF)
(opens in new tab)
Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA)
Lead Paint Disclosure form
W-9 (Request for Taxpayer ID form)
Please call the Customer Contact Center at
718-707-7771
if you have any questions with this process.
Register on the NYCHA Owner Extranet/Self-Service Portal
Property owners can view and manage their entire Section 8 portfolio online, any time — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — on the
NYCHA Owner Extranet
(opens in new tab)
.
Housing Discrimination Is Illegal
It is illegal for owners of the following property types to refuse a voucher or public rental assistance:
Apartment building or multiple family dwelling
Co-op
Condominium
Government-assisted housing
Residential hotel*
* SRO (Single Room Occupancy) and hotels may be considered public accommodations.
Change of Ownership
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. All documents must be submitted within 60 days of the closing. NYCHA will begin Section 8 payments to the new owner once all documents have been reviewed and approved by NYCHA. The following documents must be submitted to process a change of ownership:
NYCHA Section 8 Property Owner Registration form
NYCHA Landlord Payment Affidavit form (only if there is more than one owner)
Recorded deed
W-9 form for the payee
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:
Buildings under receivership and 7A administrators must provide the court order appointing the receiver or 7A administrator
Condominium owners must provide unit deeds
Cooperative owners must provide proprietary leases and the share certificate
When the owner is an estate, letters of testamentary (court documents) are required
Reporting Fraud
Committing fraud is a violation of the Section 8 program’s rules and responsibilities. NYCHA will take action against applicants, program participants, and owners who commit fraud, bribery, or other corrupt or criminal acts. Program participants who commit fraud could be required to repay all overpaid rental assistance, arrested, fined and/or imprisoned, or have their Section 8 assistance terminated.
If you know someone who commits fraud, bribery, or other corrupt or criminal acts, please make an anonymous complaint by calling NYCHA’s Inspector General’s Office at
212-306-3355
, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Voucher Payment Standards and Utility Allowance Schedules
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 the
VPS and Utility Allowance Schedules
(opens in new tab)
for the most up-to-date information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Section 8 property owners
(opens in new tab)
NYC Housing Authority
311
Search all NYC.gov websites
Menu
Text-Size
Search
About Section 8
Applicants
Tenants
Owners
Housing Quality Standards
Lease Renewal Process
Guides and FAQs
Share
Owners
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has made an important change to its non-emergency transfer policy for voluntary moves. Starting May 1, 2026, NYCHA will only process non-emergency transfer rental requests that are cost-neutral. This means the new apartment’s gross contract rent must be the same or lower than your current apartment's. The gross contract rent is the total of your contract rent plus any utility allowances. The
FAQs on Section 8 Tenants
and
Non-Emergency Transfer Policy Update (Owner)
provide important information on this policy update.
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.
New:
The implementation of the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) has been extended by HUD to February 1, 2027. NYCHA will continue to follow Housing Quality Standards for inspections. NSPIRE Standards for
Carbon Monoxide Alarms (PDF)
(opens in new tab)
and
Smoke Alarms (PDF)
(opens in new tab)
will still apply during this extension. HUD requires smoke alarms to be either hard-wired or sealed 10-year battery alarms.
Important update
for existing Section 8 owners receiving subsidy payments to a debit card: Timely action is required to update your payment method to EFT to ensure no disruption in subsidy payments.
View Housing Assistance Payment update instructions
.
Join Over 25,000 Section 8 Owners
NYCHA’s Fast 3 For Section 8 Owners
1. Pass
Unit Inspections
Submit rental packets online or at our Walk-in Centers. Receive an inspection appointment within 5 days of the rental packet being approved by staff.
2. Match
Where owners & tenants connect
Use NYCHA’s exclusive free listing service to match approved Section 8 Voucher Holders to your available units.
3. HAPs
Reliable subsidy payments
NYCHA pays on time, every 1st of the month by direct deposit.
And That’s Not All
Easily market units with NYCHA. Existing Section 8 owners:
log in to the Owner Extranet
(opens in new tab)
. New owners:
register as a new owner
(opens in new tab)
.
New contracts approved as fast as 30 days, or less
Free online property management tools via the Owner Extranet Portal — track payments, add lease renewals, download 1099s, submit certified repairs, list apartments, manage inspections, and more
For more information on NYCHA’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, please call our
Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771
.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a federally-funded HUD program that provides rental assistance for quality units chosen by the voucher holder in the private rental market. NYCHA’s HCV program is the largest in the country. Over 25,000 Section 8 property owners participate in the program, encompassing over 85,000 units. Over 200,000 New Yorkers currently receive Section 8 rental subsidies.
Are You a Property Owner?
NYCHA’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program may be right for you!
List your vacant units for free
Rent your units quickly and receive monthly government-funded payments
Over 1,000 tenants searching for a unit
Start at
AffordableHousing.com
(opens in new tab)
or call
1-866-466-7328
.
Owners can add their units and new rental comparables through our partner,
AffordableHousing.com
(opens in new tab)
. Any units and/or comparables submitted will be validated by AffordableHousing.com. If you have any questions, please contact our partner,
AffordableHousing.com
(opens in new tab)
, at
866-466-7328
:
How to Submit an Owner Rent Comparable on AffordableHousing.com (PDF)
(opens in new tab)
Benefits of Becoming a NYCHA Section 8 Property Owner
Becoming a Section 8 property owner with NYCHA is fast, easy, and has many
benefits for property owners
(opens in new tab)
.
Become a Section 8 Property Owner
If you are interested in becoming a Section 8 property owner, the voucher holder will provide you with a rental packet to be filled out, which includes the following documents:
NYCHA Section 8 Property Owner Registration form (PDF)
(opens in new tab)
Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA)
Lead Paint Disclosure form
W-9 (Request for Taxpayer ID form)
Please call the Customer Contact Center at
718-707-7771
if you have any questions with this process.
Register on the NYCHA Owner Extranet/Self-Service Portal
Property owners can view and manage their entire Section 8 portfolio online, any time — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — on the
NYCHA Owner Extranet
(opens in new tab)
.
Housing Discrimination Is Illegal
It is illegal for owners of the following property types to refuse a voucher or public rental assistance:
Apartment building or multiple family dwelling
Co-op
Condominium
Government-assisted housing
Residential hotel*
* SRO (Single Room Occupancy) and hotels may be considered public accommodations.
Change of Ownership
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. All documents must be submitted within 60 days of the closing. NYCHA will begin Section 8 payments to the new owner once all documents have been reviewed and approved by NYCHA. The following documents must be submitted to process a change of ownership:
NYCHA Section 8 Property Owner Registration form
NYCHA Landlord Payment Affidavit form (only if there is more than one owner)
Recorded deed
W-9 form for the payee
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:
Buildings under receivership and 7A administrators must provide the court order appointing the receiver or 7A administrator
Condominium owners must provide unit deeds
Cooperative owners must provide proprietary leases and the share certificate
When the owner is an estate, letters of testamentary (court documents) are required
Reporting Fraud
Committing fraud is a violation of the Section 8 program’s rules and responsibilities. NYCHA will take action against applicants, program participants, and owners who commit fraud, bribery, or other corrupt or criminal acts. Program participants who commit fraud could be required to repay all overpaid rental assistance, arrested, fined and/or imprisoned, or have their Section 8 assistance terminated.
If you know someone who commits fraud, bribery, or other corrupt or criminal acts, please make an anonymous complaint by calling NYCHA’s Inspector General’s Office at
212-306-3355
, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Voucher Payment Standards and Utility Allowance Schedules
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 the
VPS and Utility Allowance Schedules
(opens in new tab)
for the most up-to-date information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Section 8 property owners
(opens in new tab)