There is no way to predict how long you may have to wait before you are called for an apartment. A computer selects your application from a preliminary list of applicants based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, priority, application date, apartment size and borough choice. If you are found eligible, your application will then be entered into the Tenant Selection and Assignment Plan (TSAP) computer. The Tenant Selection and Assignment Plan was established to ensure that all applicants for public housing are processed and treated under equal terms.

The demand for apartments far exceeds the supply. There are over 140,000 applicants waiting for public housing.

Yes. The maximum family gross income that a family may have is based on family size. The income limits are listed at the following link. INCOME LIMITS

You do not have to be a citizen of the United States but at least one member of your family must be a United States citizen or a non-citizen with eligible immigration status.

You should refer to the Need Based Preference link for a listing of our emergency priorities and the documentation needed to qualify for that priority.

Preliminary Public Housing applications remain active for three years. If you are not reached for an interview within the three years, a new application must be filed within that time to remain on the waiting list. You will retain the filing date from your original application.

Rent is based on 30% of the family’s adjusted gross income.

Yes. You or your co-applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

No. You are not required to have a minimum income but you or a family member who will reside with you must have some type of income.

You cannot apply for a specific development on the application. If you are found eligible for public housing after your interview and depending on the housing priority and family size, you may be offered the option to select a specific development from the Guide to Anticipated Vacancies which lists developments with insufficient applications for anticipated vacancies, or be placed on a borough wide waiting list. Emergency applicants, which include victims of domestic violence, intimidated witnesses and homeless applicants, and all families requiring five bedrooms or more are only entitled to a borough choice. All other applicants are permitted to select a development.

Visit or call your Borough Applications Office.

If you have a change of address, you must contact your Borough Applications Office and inform them of the change. This ensures that you will receive any mailings concerning your application.

You must visit your Borough Applications Office and supply documentation concerning the change. It is important to supply accurate family composition information to determine which size apartment would be appropriate and to facilitate the screening process.

You should visit or call your borough Applications Office if your source of income or amount of income has changed. Changes in income might affect your priority or entitle you to a working family preference. Refer to the working family preference link for definitions of a working family.

You must visit or call your borough Applications Office. Your housing situation determines your Need Based housing priority and is an important factor in the selection of your application for an interview.

You should contact your Borough Applications Office as soon as possible to make arrangements to reschedule.