Lottery Status
Open NYC Housing Lotteries
Active NYC housing lotteries currently accepting applications
About Open Lotteries
Open lotteries are currently accepting applications on NYC Housing Connect. You can apply now through the lottery deadline (if specified).
New lotteries open regularly throughout the year. Some have deadlines weeks or months away, while others may close within days.
Don't Wait Until the Last Day
Popular lotteries receive thousands of applications. Apply as soon as you confirm eligibility to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Current Open Lotteries
Live Data Coming Soon
This section will display real-time open lottery data from NYC Open Data once production deployment is complete.
For now, view all current lotteries on NYC Housing Connect.
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Prepare Documents
Have proof of income, ID, and household composition ready before starting your application.
Verify Eligibility
Double-check income limits and household size requirements before applying to avoid disqualification.
Check Email
Monitor your email (including spam) for lottery results and interview requests from HPD.
Apply to Multiple
You can apply to as many lotteries as you qualify for. More applications = better chances.