NYCHA has recently made the decision to reopen its wait list for Section 8 housing applications, marking the first time in nearly 15 years that this opportunity has been made available.
NYCHA’s Housing Choice Voucher program is now accepting applications starting from midnight on June 3 until the end of the day on June 9.
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The federal program, established through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1978, assists low-income families by covering the majority of their rent expenses. Typically, these families contribute 30% of their income towards the overall cost.
The demand for housing vouchers is usually very high, which is why the city closed its waitlist in 2009.
Due to a severe shortage of affordable housing and an overwhelming number of people seeking shelter in the city, the decision has been made to reopen the applications.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams expressed his excitement about the reopening of NYCHA’s doors to new Section 8 applicants after 15 years. He emphasized the importance of addressing the housing crisis in the city by utilizing every available resource. Mayor Adams highlighted their proactive approach, such as advancing 24 housing projects on public land through the ’24 in 24′ plan and advocating for the ‘City of Yes for Housing Opportunity’ proposal. The goal is to provide housing options for every New Yorker and ensure that they have a place to call home.
Gina Capuccitti is a housing advocate. She claims that rising rents have made residences outside of NYCHA unaffordable for many New Yorkers.
Many people are finding themselves priced out, and this is an opportunity for someone to stay in New York City without becoming overburdened or possibly facing eviction in the future.
According to NYCHA, there are approximately 85,000 housing vouchers, and over 25,000 households are actively participating in the program.
Those who apply hope are striving for a better life.
“I’ve come from nothing to something, and I’m not really where I want to be right now, and I want to be the best I can be for my family,” Kadisha, a Fort Green resident, said.
