Welcome to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Portal!   

First Time Here?

• You'll need an active NY.gov account. If you don't have one, create one Here.
• Click Register to begin using the portal in a few quick steps. 

 Need Help?

• Click Here to access instructional video 
• Click Here to access User guide [placeholder]
• Contact our Call Center at 833-791-2748.

This tool provides 24-hour access to important information about Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. For example: 

• Applicants can review the waiting lists they've applied to, make updates to their application & apply to new waiting lists. 
• Current HCV residents can view their voucher information, message their case manager and file their annual recertifications. 
• Landlords can view information pertaining to issued payments, tenants, and inspections. 

ATTENTION ALL LANDLORDS

The current Housing Quality Standards for inspection requirements will be transitioning on January 1, 2025 to the National Standard for the Physical Inspections of Real Eastate (NSPIRE). 

To learn more about NSPIRE requirements for your rental property, please click HERE.

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Effective December 29, 2024 all smoke detectors must be either hard-wired or sealed, as required under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.