VoucherMatch Blog

Section 8 tenants offer guaranteed rent, longer tenancies, and pre-screened applicants. Here's the data-backed case for accepting housing vouchers.

Facing domestic violence, stalking, or an unsafe situation? Section 8 voucher holders can request an emergency transfer. Here's how the process works.

SOTA pays one year of rent upfront for shelter residents with income. Here's how it works, who qualifies, and what happens after the year ends.

FHEPS is for families with children on Cash Assistance. CityFHEPS serves individuals and families with broader eligibility. Here's how they compare.

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.

CityFHEPS payment standards for NYC as of July 2025. A 2-bedroom maxes at $3,058 with utilities included. Here's the full breakdown by family size and what happens when tenants pay utilities.

Failing isn't the end of the world, but it creates problems that compound the longer you wait. Here's what actually happens for initial and annual inspections, and how to fix it fast.

One failed item and the whole unit fails. Here's what inspectors actually look for, the items that fail most often, and how to prep your unit before they show up.