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Section 8 and CityFHEPS apartments in Harlem: what landlords need to know
For landlords in Harlem: what a Section 8 or CityFHEPS tenancy pays in 2026, what the unit must pass, and how the lease-up runs. Voucher holders are protected by source-of-income law; this page is about doing it well.
2026 payment standards, utilities included: Studio $2,604 · 1 BR $2,734 · 2 BR $2,997 · 3 BR $3,753 · 4 BR $4,077. NYCHA’s new-rental standards and HRA’s CityFHEPS standards are the same figures this year. A unit in Harlem at or under the standard, with heat, hot water, working detectors and no peeling paint, passes the inspection on the first visit in most cases.
2026 payment standards that apply here
| Bedrooms | New rentals and transfers | Annual recertifications |
|---|---|---|
| 0 (studio) | $2,604 | $2,646 |
| 1 | $2,734 | $2,762 |
| 2 | $2,997 | $3,058 |
| 3 | $3,753 | $3,811 |
| 4 | $4,077 | $4,111 |
| 5 | $4,689 | $4,728 |
NYCHA Section 8, effective January 1, 2026; CityFHEPS and FHEPS use the same figures from April 1, 2026. Full tables: Section 8, CityFHEPS, HASA, FHEPS.
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