Can Section 8 participants add persons to their household?
Section 8 participants may request permission to add additional members to their household. However, except for births, no person may join a Section 8 participant’s household unless the head of household requests his/her inclusion in writing and written permission is granted by NYCHA. NYCHA shall deny permission on the grounds of non-desirability for any person(s) age 16 or older, who fails a criminal background check. If a grant of permission creates an overcrowded condition, NYCHA shall offer the family a transfer voucher for a larger apartment upon expiration of the current lease. In addition, written permission is also required from the participant’s current landlord. Back to the Top • What is NYCHA’s policy on Section 8 tenant transfers? The Section 8 transfer process begins with the signing of the “Tenant Request for Transfer” form by the Section 8 tenant of record. The tenant must first be found eligible to receive a transfer voucher. Transfer requests are reviewed and prioritiz
Section 8 participants may request permission to add additional members to their household. However, except for births and court awarded custody/guardianship, no person may join a Section 8 participant’s household unless the head of household requests his/her inclusion in writing and written permission is granted by NYCHA. NYCHA shall deny permission on the grounds of non-desirability for any person(s) age 16 or older, who fails a criminal background check or is listed as a Sex Offender. If a grant of permission creates an overcrowded condition, NYCHA shall offer the family a transfer voucher for a larger apartment upon expiration of the current lease. Back to the Top • What is NYCHA’s policy on Section 8 tenant transfers? The Section 8 transfer process begins with the signing of the “Tenant Request for Transfer” form by the Section 8 tenant of record. The tenant must first be found eligible to receive a transfer voucher. Transfer requests are reviewed and prioritized as “emergency” or
