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Reentry Resource Center - New York

Serving People from Arrest to Reintegration

Public Housing and Section 8 Resources

The following sections includes resources on admissions standards related to criminal records for public housing and section 8 in New York State as well as information about defending terminations from public housing.

Resources

Defending Terminations from Public Housing

RN folder containing resources for defending clients in termination-of-tenancy proceedings related to arrest.

NYCHA Section 8 Regulations

RN folder containing information and materials on section 8 regulations including ineligibility and housing applications

NYCHA Public Housing Regulations

RN folder containing information and materials to aid those seeking to secure NYCHA public housing

Appealing Denials

RN folder containing respurces to aid in appealing denials to section 8 and public housing because of a criminal record.

Information on Applying for Public Housing for People with Criminal Records (New Destiny Housing Corporation)

Basic Occupancy Standards - Public Housing Program (New York City Housing Authority)