Staten Island Housing Lottery 2026

Because Staten Island lotteries open less often than other boroughs, it pays to have your staten island affordable housing lottery application ready to submit the same day a listing appears. Here's the step-by-step process:

1. 1. Create your account on NYC Housing Connect Register at housingconnect.nyc.gov before a Staten Island listing opens so you can apply the moment it's live.
2. 2. Confirm your income band Staten Island units frequently target 80%–130% AMI. Use the AMI Calculator to confirm you fall within the posted range before applying.
3. 3. Gather required documents in advance Have government-issued ID, Social Security cards, two years of tax returns, recent pay stubs, and proof of assets ready for every household member — see the full documents checklist.
4. 4. Submit before the deadline and note your confirmation number Apply online for the fastest confirmation. Save your submission confirmation — Staten Island's next comparable lottery may not appear for months, so a missed deadline here costs more time than in other boroughs.