Queens Housing Lottery 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

Queens lottery apartments are listed on NYC Housing Connect (housingconnect.nyc.gov). Filter by borough and select Queens to see all open lotteries. Active lottery apartment neighborhoods in Queens include Jamaica, Long Island City, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Astoria, Sunnyside, and Far Rockaway. You can also sign up for Queens-specific email alerts at nychousinglottery.com to be notified the moment a new Queens apartment lottery opens — before competition peaks.

Each Queens housing lottery has its own deadline, typically 60–90 days after the lottery opens on Housing Connect. Deadlines are listed on each individual listing page. Once a deadline passes, it is final — there are no extensions. The best strategy is to sign up for borough-specific alerts so you apply as soon as each Queens lottery opens, giving yourself the full application window.