New York Housing Authority Directory

New York has 146 housing authorities managing 252,341 Section 8 vouchers across 46 counties. 146 currently have open waiting lists.

New York's housing landscape is a complex tapestry of dense urban centers and more spread-out rural communities, where high costs of living, particularly in metropolitan areas, strain household budgets. This economic pressure disproportionately affects low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, who most frequently require rental assistance to secure stable housing.

Select a county to view contact information and office details.

Housing Affordability in New York

To afford a modest 2-bedroom rental in New York, a worker must earn $46.03/hour ($95,742/year). At the state minimum wage of $15.50/hour, that requires working 119 hours per week just to cover rent.

Source: NLIHC Out of Reach 2025 · nlihc.org/oor

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