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How NYC veterans can get a HUD-VASH voucher, from VA referral to finding housing, plus what landlords need to know about the program.

HUD updates income limits every year based on Area Median Income calculations. The 2025 AMI for the New York City metropolitan area is $145,800 for a three-person family at 100% AMI.

Your Section 8 voucher is portable, but you need approval before you move. Here's how to transfer within NYC, port to another state, or move into NYC from elsewhere.

Adding a new household member to your Section 8 voucher requires approval from both your Housing Authority and your landlord before they move in.

Your Section 8 voucher can move with you to NJ. Here's how portability works, what to expect from NJ housing authorities, and how to avoid losing your assistance.

Your Section 8 voucher can move with you. Here's how to port from NYCHA to another state, what to expect, and how to avoid losing your assistance.

HASA provides rental assistance and case management for NYC residents with HIV/AIDS. Here's how to qualify, apply, and find housing.

The journey from "I want Section 8" to "I'm moving in" can take anywhere from months to many years. Here's each stage broken down with realistic timelines based on how the system actually works.