SECTION 8 HOUSING REOPENED - Sverdlov Law PLLC

By Katya Sverdlov
Founding Attorney

Application Period for Section 8 Housing Reopened for a Limited Time

For the first time in 15 years, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) reopened the waitlist for its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 12:00 AM. The application will be open until Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM.

What is Section 8?

Section 8 is a federally funded program that pays part of the rent for low and moderate income families. Eligibility is based on family’s gross annual income and family size.

To apply, visit on.nyc.gov/section8-application. Learn about eligibility and other details at on.nyc.gov/sec8-app-faq

About the Author

Katya Sverdlov, Esq., a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and attorney, founded Sverdlov Law to provide personalized legal services in estate planning, probate, elder law, and business succession. With 12 years on Wall Street, she manages complex financial matters. A Cornell University and Brooklyn Law School graduate, she also lectures, writes, and volunteers.