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Understanding your voucher, in plain English.

A short glossary and FAQ for landlords and renters navigating CityFHEPS, Section 8, and other NYC rental assistance programs.

Glossary

CityFHEPS
A city-funded rental voucher for NYC households facing eviction or homelessness.
Section 8 (HCV)
The federal Housing Choice Voucher program, administered locally through NYCHA.
Payment Standard
The maximum monthly rent a program will pay for a given unit size and borough.
HRA / DSS
NYC's Human Resources Administration / Department of Social Services — administers CityFHEPS.
Unit Inspection
A required walkthrough confirming the unit meets program habitability standards before lease-up.
FARE Act
New York's 2025 law barring most broker fees from being charged to renters.
Landlords
Do I lose control of who I rent to?
No — you review and choose from matched applicants just as you would any renter.
Is the rent below market?
Payment standards vary by unit size and area — we'll tell you what applies to your unit before you commit.
What if the tenant's portion is late?
The program's share arrives directly regardless. We can walk you through how any tenant-portion shortfall is typically handled.
Renters
Can a landlord refuse my voucher?
NYC law prohibits source-of-income discrimination — but we focus your search on landlords already set up to accept vouchers, to avoid friction altogether.
What documents will I need?
Typically ID, voucher paperwork, and income documentation — we'll give you a checklist specific to your program.
Do you work with all household sizes?
Yes — we match based on your household size and the bedroom count your voucher covers.
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Landlord Info Sheet

Payment standards, inspection steps, and what to expect — one page, no jargon.

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