CityFHEPS Apartments in NYC

City rental assistance — matching tenants with landlords citywide

CityFHEPS is one of the most common rental assistance programs HomeRun tenants use. It is a New York City program run through the Human Resources Administration (HRA). If you have CityFHEPS, you still need a willing landlord, a rent approval, and a passing inspection — HomeRun helps with all three.

How CityFHEPS fits your apartment search

CityFHEPS helps cover rent in a private market apartment when you are eligible and have an active case with HRA. Your caseworker and HRA set the rules for your household — including bedroom size and rent limits tied to your approval.

Landlords receive program payments according to HRA’s process. Before move-in, the apartment is inspected and lease documents are submitted to the agency. HomeRun coordinates with owners so those steps are not a surprise at the last minute.

What HomeRun does

  1. Confirm your program. Choose CityFHEPS on our tenant form (or tap the CityFHEPS card on the voucher list).
  2. Match listings to your voucher. We focus on apartments where the landlord will accept CityFHEPS and where size and rent align with your approval.
  3. Paperwork and inspection prep. We help landlords complete HRA’s requirements and get the unit ready for inspection.
  4. Move-in support. We stay involved through lease signing and program sign-off.

Also searching with Section 8? Read our guide to Section 8 apartments in NYC. For a step-by-step walkthrough of the CityFHEPS lease process, see how to rent an apartment with CityFHEPS.

For landlords accepting CityFHEPS

Listing your unit with HomeRun is free. We explain HRA payments, inspection timing, and the landlord packet. Start at List your apartment.

Find a CityFHEPS apartment with HomeRun

Tenant signup is free. Tell us your boroughs and move timeline.

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CityFHEPS FAQ

What is CityFHEPS?

CityFHEPS (City Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement) is a New York City rental assistance program administered by the Human Resources Administration (HRA). It helps eligible households afford rent in private apartments.

Is CityFHEPS the same as Section 8?

No. Section 8 is the federal Housing Choice Voucher program, usually administered by NYCHA or HPD in NYC. CityFHEPS is a separate city program with its own eligibility, paperwork, and payment rules through HRA.

Which boroughs does HomeRun cover for CityFHEPS?

All five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

How do I get matched to a CityFHEPS apartment?

Submit the tenant form on homerun.rent with CityFHEPS selected as your voucher. Include household size and neighborhoods. HomeRun will contact you about units that fit program rules.