For Landlords · Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Williamsburg is early on VoucherMatch — list first, capture incoming demand

Williamsburg is still building voucher-holder visibility on VoucherMatch — only 9 tenants have named it as a target so far. The broader picture: 1,785 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month, and Williamsburg listings will surface to them via the borough search the moment they go live.

Demand snapshot

9

voucher holders interested in Williamsburg (last 180 days)

Active VoucherMatch listings

0

Voucher mix among interested tenants

Section 8 (HCV)3 · 42.9%
CityFHEPS3 · 42.9%
Other1 · 14.3%

Landlord analysis: Williamsburg

Williamsburg is still building voucher-holder visibility on VoucherMatch — only 9 tenants have named it as a target so far. The broader picture: 1,785 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month, and Williamsburg listings will surface to them via the borough search the moment they go live.

There are zero active VoucherMatch listings in Williamsburg today, so an early listing has no in-market competition on the platform.

Section 8 (HCV) payment standards for NYC moved from $2,780 to $2,910 for a 2BR in FY2026, a 4.7% year-over-year increase — useful context if you're weighing program acceptance.

Bedroom demand and rent standards in Williamsburg

Tenant counts (last 180 days) next to the applicable NYC payment standards. CityFHEPS, FHEPS, and HASA share citywide caps; Section 8 (HCV) uses HUD FMRs.

Unit sizeVoucher holders interestedCityFHEPS / FHEPS / HASA capSection 8 HUD FMR (FY2026)
StudioLimited demand$2,646/mo$2,529+5.1% YoY
1 BedroomLimited demand$2,762/mo$2,655+5.7% YoY
2 BedroomsLimited demand$3,058/mo$2,910+4.7% YoY
3 Bedrooms9$3,811/mo$3,644+5.2% YoY
4 BedroomsLimited demand$4,111/mo$3,959+5.9% YoY

Demand combines tenants who applied to a Williamsburg listing of that size plus tenants whose profiles name Williamsburg as a preference. Payment standards as of July 2025; HUD FMRs from huduser.gov for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro FMR area.

Williamsburg at a glance

Williamsburg has transformed from an industrial and Hasidic neighborhood into one of Brooklyn's most dynamic areas. The waterfront offers Manhattan views, and the neighborhood attracts young professionals, artists, and long-time residents alike.

Transit

LGJMZ

Bedford Ave · Lorimer St · Graham Ave · Marcy Ave

~20 minutes to Midtown

Landmarks

  • Domino Park
  • Brooklyn Brewery
  • McCarren Park
  • Bedford Avenue

Housing stock

New luxury high-rises, converted warehouses, pre-war walk-ups, some NYCHA

Walkability: high

ZIP codes: 11206, 11211, 11249

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Williamsburg landlord questions

How many voucher holders are searching Williamsburg on VoucherMatch?
9 tenants have named Williamsburg as a target so far. Borough-wide, 1,785 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month — an early Williamsburg listing surfaces to that broader pool the moment it goes live.
Which vouchers do tenants in Williamsburg have?
Among interested tenants: Section 8 (HCV) 42.9%, CityFHEPS 42.9%, Other 14.3%. Accepting the top program (Section 8 (HCV)) captures the largest share of local demand.
What rent can I charge for a Williamsburg voucher unit?
CityFHEPS, FHEPS, and HASA share NYC-wide payment standards: Studio $2,646, 1BR $2,762, 2BR $3,058, 3BR $3,811. Section 8 (HCV) uses HUD FMRs — the FY2026 2BR FMR is $2,910, up 4.7% from FY2025.
What's the most-in-demand unit size in Williamsburg?
3 Bedrooms units see the strongest demand here (9 interested tenants).
How does the application process work?
Tenants find your listing through borough, neighborhood, and voucher-specific search pages, then submit a profile that includes their voucher type, household size, and basic eligibility info. You review, message, and approve or decline directly through VoucherMatch.

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