Landlord FAQs

A housing voucher or rental assistance program helps eligible households pay for housing. Common programs in New York City include CityFHEPS, FHEPS and Section 8.

Each program has its own rules and approval process.

Start by confirming which program the prospective tenant uses. The tenant's housing provider or administering agency can explain the required documents, apartment review and approval process.

You can also submit your available property through The Housing Specialist™.

New York City and New York State generally prohibit discrimination based on lawful sources of income, including housing vouchers. Limited legal exceptions may apply.

Landlords should use lawful, consistent rental practices and should not reject an applicant simply because they use a voucher.

Depending on the program, rental payments may come from the administering agency, the tenant or both.

The approved documents should explain each party's payment responsibility.

Housing programs have established payment procedures, but processing delays can occur.

Confirm the payment arrangement and contact the responsible agency if a payment is missing or delayed. No payment date should be assumed or guaranteed.

The proposed rent must comply with applicable housing laws and program requirements. The agency may review rent reasonableness, payment standards, utility arrangements and other factors.

Check current requirements before finalizing the rental.

Some programs offer incentives or assistance with certain leasing expenses. Availability, amounts and conditions can change.

Check current HRA guidance before relying on any incentive.

It depends on the program. Section 8 generally requires a housing inspection before initial approval, while CityFHEPS has applicable safety and habitability review procedures.

Ask the responsible agency or housing provider what applies to your property.

Documents may include ownership or management authorization, rental unit information, lease documents, tax or payment information, and program-specific forms.

The responsible agency will provide the applicable checklist.

Ask for the reason, required corrections and available reinspection or review process.

Do not assume approval until the responsible agency confirms it.

Landlords may conduct lawful, consistent screening. However, screening must comply with fair housing and source-of-income protections.

Requirements such as minimum income, credit scores or guarantors may be unlawful when applied to voucher holders in certain circumstances.

Landlords remain responsible for meeting applicable housing maintenance and safety requirements.

Tenants also have obligations under their leases and applicable law. A housing voucher does not remove either party's legal responsibilities.

Rent increases depend on the lease, applicable rent regulation and program rules. Some increases require agency review or approval.

Confirm the correct procedure before changing the rent.

Yes. You can submit multiple available apartments through our Landlord Hub.

Each submission will be reviewed separately. Submission does not guarantee a referral, tenant or program approval.

Your information enters our review process. We may contact you to verify details, clarify availability or discuss appropriate next steps.

Submitting a property does not automatically advertise it publicly or establish a brokerage or management agreement.