CityFEHPS
Fill vacant units by renting to tenants using government assistance.
When you rent to a tenant through CityFEHPS, part or all of that person’s rent comes through government assistance. That chunk is regular payment you can count on, and it isn’t hard to get started.
Can you rent YOUR place out through CityFEHPS?
Enter some basic information and we’ll do a little research to find out if your space is eligible to be rented through CityFEHPS.
CityFHEPS can be used to rent an entire apartment or a single room in an apartment.
The amount you’ll be paid for rent is based on three things:
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The Section 8 standards set by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
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The size of the unit
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The number of people living there
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See what your unit could rent for based on the NYCHA chart below.
*Current as of 10/7/2024
How much rent could YOU charge?
Enter some basic information to find out if your space is eligible and how much you could charge through CityFEHPS. We'll do a little research and get back to you.
Here’s information about the unit approval and leasing process from the NYC Department of Social Services Human Resources Administration document “CityFHEPS Frequently Asked Questions for Landlords and Brokers.”
Once a tenant has identified a unit, the tenant’s housing specialist or case worker will begin the pre-clearance process, which is conducted by DSS.
Then, the unit and building must be clear of a specific set of violations, and a physical walkthrough is scheduled to review the unit.
If the unit passes the walkthrough, the tenant’s housing specialist or case worker will prepare the housing packet – including the request for a unit hold payment referenced earlier – and also schedule a lease signing for you and the tenant.
To learn more about what is required for the preclearance and walkthrough, you can look at the Website Clearance Checklist, Apartment Review Checklist, and the Apartment Review Checklist Guidance.
The lease must be signed by both you and the tenant in order for the packet to be reviewed.
The lease must reflect the complete address of the unit, including the unit number. Once the packet is complete and submitted, it undergoes a final review by DSS.
If the packet is approved, a key exchange is scheduled by the tenant’s housing specialist or case worker.
The checks may be mailed or may be picked up by the housing specialist.
At the key and check exchange, you must provide the tenant with keys for the unit they were shown, which must be the same as the unit indicated on the lease.
At the key and check exchange, you will receive several checks for any approved unit hold payment and the first several months of rent for the unit.
You will also be provided with the security voucher.
Tenants must renew their participation in the CityFHEPS program annually.
DSS will recalculate the tenant contribution of a participant based on their current income when they renew.
Although CityFHEPS landlords are not required to renew their tenants in the program unless otherwise required to do so by law, a landlord who does not offer their CityFHEPS tenant a renewal lease will not be eligible for financial incentives to place another tenant in the same unit, unless there was good cause not to renew.
Want us to handle the paperwork?
Enter your basic info to find out if your space is eligible and how much you could charge through CityFEHPS. We'll do a little research and get back to you within 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CityFEHPS?
CityFEHPS is a program that combines and streamlines seven rent subsidies into a single program that helps qualifying low-income renters pay rent.
Part or all of the rent will be covered by the CityFHEPS rental assistance supplement. Landlords like you get direct payments from the Department of Social Services.
If tenants have income, they will pay a portion of rent too.
Why is CityFEHPS good for landlords?
You get the first month’s rent in full upfront
You get three months of the supplement chunk (the rent portion that the benefit covers for the tenant) upfront
You get steady income you can count on from your unit at a rate that’s locked in for a year – changes do happen, but it’s very rare
If you remain compliant and your tenant remains eligible, the arrangement and assistance payments last up to five (5) years with potential for extension
The Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes both the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the Human Resources Administration (HRA), is in charge of the CityFEHPS program.
Who administers CityFEHPS?
How do I know if my unit/s qualify for renters using CityFEHPS?
Your space has to pass an inspection for someone to rent it through CityFEHPS. You can view the official “Apartment Review Checklist” through the NYC Human Resources Administration Department of Homeless Services. It touches on egress, lighting, locks, window guards, HVAC and more.
If you want help determining your unit’s eligibility or preparing it for a CityFEHPS inspection, we've got you. At no cost! Give us a call anytime at (917)-589-7775.
