3 bedroom apartments that accept section 8 near me

Though it will vary on the size of your income, family size, and city zone, a 2-bedroom Section 8 voucher in New York City will cover $2,217 in the New York Metro area. If you have a zip code in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, or Staten Island, your voucher may range from $2,238 to $3,326.

If the payment standard for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,036 and your household monthly adjusted income is $600, BHA will pay a maximum of $858. Your family may rent a unit with more bedrooms than the number on your voucher, but the payment standard amount is based on the unit size for which your family is eligible.

The program works as a rental subsidy that allows families to pay a reasonable amount of their income toward their rent. Eligible families will receive a voucher to begin searching for housing. Generally, families will pay no more than 40 percent of their adjusted monthly income toward their rent share.

To apply for Section 8 housing-choice vouchers, you'll need to contact your local Public Housing Agency. Your PHA can tell you if the program is currently accepting new applicants and what documents you'll need to apply. Depending on where you live, you may be able to apply online, in person, or by mail.