Borough Housing Lotteries
Queens Housing Lottery 2026
Open applications, upcoming deadlines, AMI requirements, and email alerts for Queens affordable housing lotteries.
Quick Answer
Queens is one of the most active boroughs for affordable housing lotteries, with developments concentrated in Jamaica, Long Island City, Jackson Heights, Flushing, and Far Rockaway. Lotteries open year-round through NYC Housing Connect.
How Queens Housing Lotteries Work
Queens 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.
- Application deadlines run 60–90 days from the lottery opening date
- Community board residents in the same district as the building get a 50% preference
- Income requirements range from 30% to 130% AMI depending on the development
- You can apply even if you live in another borough — NYC residency or employment is enough
- Popular Queens lotteries can receive 10,000–50,000 applications
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Queens housing lottery deadlines are listed on each Housing Connect posting. Sign up for alerts to get notified the moment a Queens lottery opens — before competition peaks.
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How do I apply for Queens housing lottery?
To apply for a Queens housing lottery, visit NYC Housing Connect at housingconnect.nyc.gov, create a free account, and search for open lotteries filtered by Queens. Submit your application online, by mail, or in person before the deadline. Each lottery has its own application window, typically 60–90 days.
What are the income requirements for Queens housing lottery?
Queens housing lottery income requirements vary by lottery but generally range from 30% to 130% of Area Median Income (AMI). For 2026, 60% AMI (the most common Queens lottery band) means a maximum income of approximately $55,680 for 1 person or $79,440 for a family of 4. Check each specific listing for exact requirements.
What is the Queens housing lottery application deadline?
Each Queens housing lottery has its own application deadline, typically 60–90 days from the opening date. Deadlines are listed on each NYC Housing Connect listing. Sign up for email alerts to get notified when Queens lotteries open and before their deadlines.
Do I have to live in Queens to apply for the Queens housing lottery?
No. You do not have to live in Queens to apply for a Queens housing lottery. However, Queens community board residents (those who live or work in the same community board district as the development) get a 50% preference. NYC residents in other boroughs get priority over out-of-state applicants who work in NYC.
Related Resources
AMI Calculator
Check which lotteries you qualify for by income
Income Limits 2026
Full AMI chart by household size
All Open Lotteries
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Housing Lottery FAQ
Common questions about applying
Can You Apply Out of State?
Eligibility rules for non-NYC residents
How to Apply
Step-by-step application guide