NYC Housing Connect

NYC Housing Connect (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/) helps you find affordable apartments and homes to rent or buy across all five boroughs.

Each lottery has different income requirements based on your household size. Check the requirements on

NYC Housing Connect (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/search-lotteries)

before you apply.

Ready to Rent (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/ready-to-rent.page)

offers free one-on-one financial counseling and help with applications. Some lotteries give priority to NYC residents who have a disability, are seniors, or live in the same neighborhood.

• Create and complete your profile on NYC Housing Connect
• Search open lotteries and find units you qualify for
• Apply for lotteries before the deadline or directly to a re-rental

What happens next? It can take several months to hear back about your application. Keep your profile updated with any changes to your income or household while you wait. Sign up for email updates when new lotteries open.

If your lottery application gets selected, you may need to provide:

• Proof of income (paystubs, W-2 forms, benefits statements)
• Asset information (bank or investment statements)
• Rent payment history or credit check
• IDs and birth certificates for household members

See the full document list (https://a806-housingconnect.nyc.gov/nyclottery/instructionPDFs/After_You_Apply_en.pdf) on NYC Housing Connect.

• Get application assistance (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-ambassadors.page) from an organization through Housing Ambassadors.
• Get financial counseling and application assistance (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/ready-to-rent.page) through Ready to Rent.
• Get answers from the Housing Connect FAQ page (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/about-us)
• Email NYC Housing Connect: nychousingconnect@hpd.nyc.gov
• Call 212-863-7990. Calls may not be answered in real time, but you can leave a voicemail.

Visit the website Get answers from the

Housing Connect FAQ page (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/about-us)

Get in-person help

Get application assistance (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-ambassadors.page)

from an organization through Housing Ambassadors.

Get financial counseling and application assistance (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/ready-to-rent.page)

through Ready to Rent.