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New York City Housing Authority public housing
New York, NY
RentalWaitlistPublic housing
Public housing waitlist for all five boroughs of New York City; apply online any time through the housing authority's applicant portal.
Cost
Application fee
Free
Deadline
When to apply
Any time. The waitlist is open.
Who can apply
Open to
Any household that meets the income rules.
Who gets priority
These applicants move up the list.
- Applicants are placed by need, such as city referrals, domestic violence and unsafe or crowded housing
- People who live or work in New York City are prioritized
How to apply
Ways to apply
Online
Apply on ApplyNYCHA ↗With no internet access, make an appointment at a Walk-in Center and apply on a NYCHA kiosk.
What happens next
- 1Or book a Walk-in Center appointment and apply at a kiosk.
- 2Renew your application on the portal every two years.
Contact
Office
Customer Contact Center
Phone
Details
Run by
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Good to know
Your application stays active two years; renew it to keep your filing date.The list is so large that the housing authority cannot estimate wait times.You do not send documents when you apply; they are checked at your interview.
Source
Listing on nyc.gov ↗Confirm the details with the building or office before you apply.