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Public housing agency · Yonkers, NY

The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Yonkers, NY, contact The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers at (914) 793-8400. The agency runs public housing and Section 8 vouchers from its office at 1511 Central Park Ave.

Contact The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers

  • Phone(914) 793-8400
  • Fax(914) 793-6916
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1511 Central Park Ave
    Yonkers, NY 10710
  • CountyWestchester County
  • ProgramsPublic housing and Section 8 vouchers
  • HUD codeNY003

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers

281public housing units74 occupied (26%)
5,133Section 8 vouchers4,703 in use (92%)
5,000 or moreHUD size category (units)

The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers runs both programs: its own public housing apartments and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for private rentals. They usually have separate waiting lists, so ask to be placed on both if you qualify.

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).

Income limits for The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers

HUD sets the income limits for Westchester County, NY based on the Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Westchester County, NY.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$35,650$59,400$88,100
2 people$40,750$67,850$100,700
3 people$45,850$76,350$113,300
4 people$50,900$84,800$125,850
5 people$55,000$91,600$135,950
6 people$59,050$98,400$146,000

HUD FY2026 income limits for Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area. Area median family income: $164,200. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Yonkers

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$2,593
1 bedroom$2,729
2 bedrooms$2,971
3 bedrooms$3,760
4 bedrooms$4,121

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (914) 793-8400 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for each program you want (public housing and Section 8).
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers can confirm it.

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Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers?

(914) 793-8400. Fax: (914) 793-6916. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers located?

1511 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710, in Westchester County.

Does The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 5,133 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 4,703 of them in use.

What are the income limits for The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers?

In Westchester County, NY, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $59,400 for one person and $84,800 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $125,850 for a family of four.

Is the The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (914) 793-8400 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

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Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with The Municipal Hsng Authority City Yonkers or HUD.