How NYCHA computes rents came up when writing NYCHA evictions RAD Section 18 and a Linden Houses Tenant. The rent went from less than 300.00 for a one-bedroom to 1200.00. There was no incremental raise in rent. Just a jump from affordable to market without warning. Because of this, we dug into how NYCHA computes rents.
How NYCHA Computes Rents: Questions
The search took several parts. They were:
- How does NYCHA compute rent?
- How much NYCHA can raise rents?
- This led to a search for the status of NYCHA housing.
- Are NYCHA units rent-controlled or rent-stabilized?
Results of the search
How Does NYCHA Compute Rent?
NYCHA computes rents using a method that ultimately looks at 30% of the household adjusted gross income or flat rent. Whichever is lower. That whichever is lower line is important. A look at the flat rate rent chart can stop your heart. The exact wording is as follows:
Excerpt from NYCHA pdf on rent calculation
Rent for public housing residents is determined annually during each household’s recertification process. After reviewing the household composition, income, assets, and expenses listed in the Public Housing Affidavit of Income, NYCHA sets the household’s rent at either 30% of the household’s adjusted gross income or the flat rent, whichever is lower.
The links to the site we looked at have been provided for you. You should bookmark these sites for future reference. They may be of use when RAD and Section 18 come to your development.
Note: Download the pdf today. The city updates these sites as needed.
Links
How Does NYCHA Calculate Rent?
Results: How much can NYCHA raise rents?
I could not find information on how much NYCHA can raise rents. I could find information on Section 8 rents. It reads:
Excerpt: The contract rent must be deemed reasonable, as determined by NYCHA pursuant to federal regulations, and must not exceed rents charged for comparable,
unsubsidized units in the area. The rent must also comply with rent control limits under applicable state or local law.
Source: How much may I charge a Section 8 tenant for rent?
Notice the line “must not exceed rents charged for comparable, unsubsidized units in the area”. If the area that the section 8 housing is located in has been gentrified the rents in that area could be considerable. This means that Section 8 rent could be more than a tenant could afford.
Results: Are NYCHA units rent-controlled or rent-stabilized?
The search concerning rent-control or rent-stabilized NYCHA units returns no results. It can be concluded that NYCHA units are neither rent-controlled or rent-stabilized.
Note: We did come across an online pdf of tenants’ rights.
Disclaimer: This pdf has no copyright date. It is provided for informational use only. Due Diligence on your part is a must should you decide to follow anything in this pdf.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and nothing stated here is legal advice. This article applies to the five boroughs of New York. All information deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Always check the real estate laws in your part of the country.
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