Bronx Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Applicants
Renters can now apply for new units in the Bronx with monthly rents starting at $732.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Apartments
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An affordable housing lottery has officially opened for new residential units across the Bronx. Residents can now apply for apartments in Morris Heights, University Heights, and Hunts Point through the city portal.
Why it matters
This lottery offers a pathway to stable housing with starting rents priced at $732 per month. These units provide cost-effective options for local renters currently navigating the competitive New York City apartment market.
Monthly rents for these Bronx units start at $732, with properties located at 1647 Popham Avenue, 30 West 182nd Street, 844 Faile Street, and 2275 Loring Place North. These figures represent the current starting baseline for this specific lottery pool.
The players
NYC Housing Connect
The official city portal that manages the intake and processing of applications for affordable housing lotteries across the five boroughs.
The details
Applicants can browse available floor plans and submit their documentation through the NYC Housing Connect platform. Buildings included in this round feature amenities such as elevators at the Popham Avenue and West 182nd Street locations, and in-unit laundry services at the Faile Street property. While the monthly rent covers the cost of gas for heating, tenants are responsible for paying their own electricity bills separately.
Timeline
The affordable housing lottery opened to applicants on October 26, 2026.
The Home Front
This lottery operates within the framework of New York City's Inclusionary Housing Program to balance regional apartment inventory. It reflects the ongoing municipal effort to stabilize living costs for renters amidst shifting local housing market trends.
Interested renters should create or log in to their profile on the city portal to verify if their household income qualifies for these specific Bronx listings. Ensure all contact information and household size data are current before submitting an application to avoid potential processing delays.
The takeaway
Securing affordable housing in the Bronx requires proactive monitoring of city listings as new units become available. Interested applicants should visit the official portal to review specific property amenities and confirm their eligibility status for the current round.
Further reading
For more on local rental trends, visit the Apartments section.
More information
Submit your application or review building eligibility requirements at the NYC Housing Connect application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WPIX.
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