Payment Standards by Year Medium confidence
Maximum monthly housing assistance payment New York City Housing Authority will pay on behalf of a Section 8 voucher family, by bedroom size and fiscal year. · Source: annual_plan
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,290 | $2,916 | $3,251 | $3,434 | $3,370 |
| FY2025 | $2,624 | $2,696 | $3,027 | $3,777 | $4,070 |
| FY2024 | $2,624 | $3,377 | $3,027 | $4,730 | $4,367 |
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ZIP Codes Served by NY005
New York City Housing Authority administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the following ZIP codes. Click any ZIP to see all PHAs serving it and current payment standards.
134 total ZIPs in service area · and 110 more
About NY005 & the Section 8 Program
New York City Housing Authority is the HUD-assigned Public Housing Authority code NY005 for New York, New York. PHAs administer the federal Housing Choice Voucher program under 24 CFR Part 982, paying the difference between a tenant's contribution (typically 30% of adjusted income) and the unit's contract rent — capped by the PHA's published payment standard.
For landlords: payment standards are typically set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent (up to 120% with HUD approval). The PHA's published rate determines the maximum monthly Housing Assistance Payment.