Section 8 Waiting Lists / New York
Section 8 Waiting List in New York: Open Lists & Status (2026)
In New York, none of the 2 housing authorities we track say they are accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher applications as of October 23, 2026.
2 lists are closed by the authority's own statement: NYCHA, NYC HPD.
New York has other housing authorities we do not track; HUD's PHA contact directory lists all of them. Each row below quotes the authority and links the page it came from.
Status as published by the authority on October 23, 2026; confirm with the authority before applying. We do not estimate wait times or predict openings.
The authority says it is accepting Housing Choice Voucher applications. Read the wording — some openings are limited to one preference group.
The authority accepts pre-applications at any time and draws applicants at random when vouchers are available. Applying puts you in the pool, not in a queue.
The authority says its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed to new applicants.
The authority's page did not state a status, or could not be read, on the date shown. Confirm with the authority before relying on anything.
How to apply through each New York authority
- NYCHA — Closed Waiting-list page · payment standards & contact
- NYC HPD — Closed Waiting-list page · payment standards & contact
Other New York housing authorities: HUD PHA contact directory (choose New York). An authority must publish a notice before it opens its list (24 CFR 982.206). See also how to check your status and the waiting list guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Section 8 waiting list open in New York?
Not at the 2 New York authorities we track, as of October 23, 2026. NYCHA: "Section 8 Waitlist is Closed — closed to new applicants. Effective August 1, 2025, NYCHA paused outreach for the general waitlist, including voucher issuance." NYC HPD: "The general public cannot apply for the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Section 8 Program." New York has other authorities we do not track — check HUD's PHA directory.
How do I apply for Section 8 in New York?
Apply directly to a housing authority whose list is open — each one takes its own applications, and this page tracks 2 of the New York authorities. Each authority above links its own application or portal page. Under 24 CFR 982.206 an authority must give public notice before it opens its list, so sign up for its announcements. You can apply to more than one authority, including a state agency voucher program where New York has one (see HUD's PHA directory).
How do I check my Section 8 status in New York?
Use the applicant portal or phone number of the New York authority you applied to; the links in the table above go to each one's own page. Authorities do not share lists, so check each one separately, and report any change of address or phone in writing — applicants who miss an update letter are removed.
Does New York use a Section 8 lottery?
None of the tracked New York authorities describe a lottery on the pages we read. Many authorities nationwide form their waiting list by random drawing from pre-applications, so read the opening notice when a list opens.
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