Borough Housing Lotteries
Brooklyn Housing Lottery 2026
Open applications, upcoming deadlines, AMI requirements, and email alerts for Brooklyn affordable housing lotteries.
Quick Answer
Brooklyn consistently has the highest volume of affordable housing lotteries in NYC. Lottery apartment openings are concentrated in East New York, Brownsville, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Sunset Park, Bushwick, Flatbush, and Downtown Brooklyn, with new listings appearing every month on NYC Housing Connect.
How Brooklyn Housing Lotteries Work
Brooklyn affordable housing lotteries are posted on NYC Housing Connect, the official portal managed by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Applying is free.
- East New York has the most new lottery developments of any NYC neighborhood, driven by the 2016 rezoning
- Brooklyn lotteries are among the most competitive — popular buildings receive 30,000–70,000 applications for under 100 units
- Income requirements range from 30% to 130% AMI — common bands are 60%, 80%, and 100% AMI
- Community board preference gives local Brooklyn residents a major advantage — 50% of units reserved for the same CB district
- Apply to multiple Brooklyn lotteries simultaneously — there is no limit on how many you can apply to at once
- Search "Brooklyn" on Housing Connect or use borough-filtered alerts to track new affordable housing lottery Brooklyn openings
About Deadlines
Brooklyn housing lottery deadlines close without extension — most lotteries run 60–90 days. Missing the deadline means waiting for the next building. Get Brooklyn-specific alerts to apply the moment a new lottery opens.
Current Brooklyn Lotteries
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How do I apply for Brooklyn affordable housing lottery?
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.
What neighborhoods in Brooklyn have affordable housing lotteries?
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.
What is the income limit for Brooklyn housing lottery?
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.
How competitive is the Brooklyn housing lottery?
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.
Related Resources
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How to Apply
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