Brooklyn Housing Lottery 2026

Apply for Brooklyn affordable housing lotteries through NYC Housing Connect at housingconnect.nyc.gov. Create a free account, filter by Brooklyn, and submit applications before each listing's deadline. Brooklyn lotteries are competitive — popular buildings receive thousands of applications. Apply to multiple lotteries to improve your chances.

Brooklyn affordable housing lotteries appear across all neighborhoods including Brownsville, East New York, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Sunset Park, and Downtown Brooklyn. New developments concentrate heavily in East New York due to the 2016 rezoning. Sign up for Brooklyn-specific alerts to track new openings by neighborhood.

Brooklyn housing lottery income limits vary by listing. Most fall between 40% and 130% AMI. At 60% AMI (most common), limits are approximately $55,680 for 1 person and $79,440 for a family of 4 in 2026. Some Brooklyn lotteries target 80% or 100% AMI for mixed-income buildings.

Very competitive. Popular Brooklyn lotteries in desirable neighborhoods can receive 30,000–70,000 applications for fewer than 100 units. Your odds improve significantly if you qualify for community board preference (50% of units) or work preference. Applying to more lotteries increases your overall chances.