Housing Connect Application Guides - HPD (2023)

New NYC Housing Connect

The new NYC Housing Connect is here!

How to Apply

Applicants may elect to submit an application by one of two methods: either online or by mail. To submit an application online, visit theNYC Housing Connect. To submit an application by mail, you must follow the directions listed in the advertisement. Completed original paper applications must be returned by regular mail only. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. After the deadline, applications are selected for review through a lottery process.

Application Guides

Before applying, please take time to read and review our helpfulguidesbelow with more information about getting ready to apply, what to expect, calculating your income, and after you apply. The guides below are currently being updated, though these versions continue to be useful for applicants preparing to apply for affordable housing.

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NYC Housing Connect Guide

The NYC Housing Connect Guide explains applying for affordable housing in New York City.

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The Guide covers:

1. About NYC Housing Connect
2. Getting started
3. Applying for housing
4. After you apply
5. How to learn more

Languages:

• Arabic / العربية
• Bengali / বাংলা
• Chinese (Simplified) / 简化字
• French / Français
• Haitian-Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen
• Korean / 한국어
• Polish / polski
• Russian / Русский язык
• Spanish / Español
• Urdu / اردو

Applying for Affordable Housing *Updated June 2020*

This step-by-step Applying for Affordable Housing guide explains what to expect when applying for affordable housing in New York City.

Languages:

• Arabic / العربية(Text-only)
• Bengali / বাংলা (Text-only)
• Chinese (Simplified) / 简化字(Text-only)
• Applying for Affordable Housing(Text-only)
• French / Français(Text-only)
• Haitian-Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen(Text-only)
• Korean / 한국어(Text-only)
• Polish / polski(Text-only)
• Russian / Русский язык(Text-only)
• Spanish / Español(Text-only)
• Urdu / اردو(Text-only)

Ready, Set, Apply!

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Getting ready to apply for affordable housing takes time - and it means more than just filling out paperwork. This Ready, Set, Apply! guide will help you get organized so you can put together a strong application.

Languages:

• Albanian / shqip
• Arabic / العربية
• Bengali / বাংলা
• Chinese (Simplified) / 简化字
• Chinese (Traditional) / 正體字
• English(Text-Only)
• French / Français
• Haitian-Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen
• Hindi / हिन्दी
• Italian / italiano
• Korean / 한국어
• Polish / polski
• Punjabi / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
• Russian / Русский язык
• Spanish / Español(Text-Only)
• Urdu / اردو
• Yiddish / ײִדיש
• Yoruba / Yoruba

Income Guide

Your income is an important part of your affordable housing application. This Income Guide shows you how to calculate your income.

Languages:

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• Albanian / shqip(Text-only)
• Arabic / العربية(Text-only)
• Bengali / বাংলা
• Chinese (Simplified) / 简化字(Text-only)
• Chinese (Traditional) / 正體字(Text-only)
• English(Text-only)
• French / Français(Text-only)
• Haitian-Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen(Text-only)
• Hindi / हिन्दी(Text-only)
• Italian / italiano(Text-only)
• Korean / 한국어(Text-only)
• Polish / polski(Text-only)
• Punjabi / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ(Text-only)
• Russian / Русский язык(Text-only)
• Spanish / Español(Text-only)
• Urdu / اردو(Text-only)
• Yiddish / ײִדיש(Text-only)
• Yoruba / Yoruba(Text-only)

Affordable Housing Eligible Income Levels by Household Size

Use this chart that helps explain the income categories we use to determine eligibility for affordable housing, which vary by household size, so you can see where you and your family fit in.

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After You Apply

If your application is selected, this After You Apply guide provides checklists and resources to help you prepare for your affordable housing interview.

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Languages:

• Albanian / shqip(Text-only)
• Arabic / العربية(Text-only)
• Bengali / বাংলা
• Chinese (Simplified) / 简化字(Text-only)
• Chinese (Traditional) / 正體字(Text-only)
• English(Text-only)
• French / Français(Text-only)
• Haitian-Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen(Text-only)
• Hindi / हिन्दी(Text-only)
• Italian / italiano(Text-only)
• Korean / 한국어(Text-only)
• Polish / polski(Text-only)
• Punjabi / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ(Text-only)
• Russian / Русский язык(Text-only)
• Spanish / Español(Text-only)
• Urdu / اردو(Text-only)
• Yiddish / ײִדיש(Text-only)
• Yoruba / Yoruba(Text-only)

To hear information in different languages about how to apply, please call:

• English: 212-863-5610
• Spanish: 212-863-5620
• Cantonese: 212-863-8925
• Haitian Creole: 212-863-8939
• Korean: 212-863-8979
• Mandarin: 212-863-8924
• Russian: 212-863-8936
• Arabic: 212-863-8961

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