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Eligibility
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low- and moderate-income residents throughout the five boroughs.
You may be eligible for an apartment if:
- Your family's income does not exceed the established income limits:
| Person(s) in Family | Income Limits |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87,100 |
| 2 | $99,550 |
| 3 | $111,950 |
| 4 | $124,400 |
| 5 | $134,350 |
| 6 | $144,300 |
| 7 | $154,250 |
| 8 | $164,200 |
| 9 | $174,150 |
| 10 | $184,100 |
| 11 | $194,050 |
| 12 | $204,050 |
| 13 | $214,000 |
| 14 | $223,950 |
| 15 | $233,900 |
- You meet NYCHA's definition of family, which includes:
- Two or more persons related by blood, marriage, domestic partnership, adoption, guardianship, or court awarded custody
- A single person
- Your admission to a public housing development will not endanger the welfare and safety of other residents.
- You and your co-applicant (spouse or domestic partner, if any) must be at least 18 years of age or an emancipated minor.
Senior Building Eligibility
To be eligible for a senior building, you or your co-head (spouse or domestic partner, if any) must be at least 62 years of age and all other household members must be at least 62 years of age.