The United States has a program called the Housing Lottery to buy or rent affordable housing.
Currently, there are eight such lotteries in New York City with a total of more than 880 free apartments.
The NYC Housing Connect app reports homes for rent with prices starting at $498.00 USD. You can also find free options for citizens with less financial viability.
The New York Housing Lottery was created to provide options to taxpayers who have a tax exemption or small credit.
Most of the properties for rent were recently constructed or maintained.
Districts with the highest number of apartments available
The authorities decided that house prices were stable, so owners could increase the price modestly every year. The Manhattan borough has the largest lottery in New York as it is home to approximately 267 usable apartments.
The Manhattan Green Path Project is for residents who earn between $19,646.00 USD and $192,610.00 USD per year. The offer includes a terrace, gym, common room and bicycle parking.
Another option in the Bronx is Betances VI, which consists of 64 apartments. Low-income populations that receive assistance under the Housing Act are eligible for this initiative.
These residents must be 18 years of age and present a Social Security Number (SSN) or Personal Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). In 2018, nearly 5 million New Yorkers were interested in the city’s housing lottery.
Statistics for that year show that one out of 592 candidates won. All housing lotteries have a computer that is responsible for distributing random numbers and applicants who get an apartment will be notified.
Other lotteries in service include 2027 Anthony Avenue, Mount Hope Walton and MCCLELLAN Apartments, also in the Bronx. In addition, there is a lottery at the 266 West 96th Street Apartments in Manhattan and the Henson Place Community Plaza in Brooklyn.
