Section 8 in New York: FMR & Landlord Guide

351,917 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 23 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.

Metros
12
23 total markets
Active vouchers
351,917
Occupied
296,156
84% utilized
Source-of-income law
Protected statewide
NY State Human Rights Law

Can a New York landlord refuse Section 8?

No. New York state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.

NY State Human Rights Law

Lawful source of income statewide (2019).

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Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.

Section 8 markets in New York

Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.

Section 8 landlord tools

Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the New York data feeds directly into the tools below.

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