What Is The Maximum Rent In NYCHA?
NYCHA has updated its 2017 Flat Rent schedule to establish maximum rents by apartment size. NYCHA residents pay either 30% of their adjusted gross household income towards rent or pay the flat rent amount, whichever is lower.
Can I live in NYCHA with no income?
As a public housing resident, your rent will always be 30 percent of your household income. If you have no income at this time, your rent will be ZERO. There is NO waiting period to report loss of income to NYCHA.
Applying for a NYCHA Rent Hardship Is Easier Than Ever
NYCHA's eRent program streamlines the way residents and commercial tenants receive and pay their rent bills. Bills are available on-line via eBill and residents and tenants can pay their rent and other charges electronically through ePayment.
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) eRent program - NYC.gov
How does NYCHA determine your rent?
After reviewing the household composition, income, assets, and expenses listed in the Public Housing Affidavit of Income, NYCHA sets the household's rent at either 30% of the household's adjusted gross income or the flat rent, whichever is lower.
Public Housing Rent Calculation Frequently Asked Questions