PacketPath · For NYC Section 8 property owners

Catch rental-packet gaps before NYCHA does.

A focused lease-up preflight for landlords who already have a voucher holder and need to get the rental packet organized, submitted, and ready for the next step.

Check my packet free Read the landlord packet checklist RFTA guide

4 core documentsStart with the RFTA, lead disclosure, owner registration, and W-9, then check whether your property requires additional documents.

Submit through NYCHASee what needs to be ready before using the Owner Extranet and your tenant's rental PIN.

Prepare for inspectionPacket submission and unit inspection are separate steps. Know what to prepare for before the inspection is scheduled.

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NYCHA rental packet preflight

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1 · Packet2 · Owner docs3 · Submission4 · Inspection

Core packet organizer

Use this as a working list. NYCHA says additional documents can be required depending on the unit and ownership type.

Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA)Completed and signed by the voucher holder and owner.Lead-Based Paint DisclosureSigned by the voucher holder and owner when required by the packet.Section 8 Property Owner RegistrationCompleted by the owner or authorized owner representative.W-9Completed by the owner. Treat tax-identification information as sensitive.Property-specific supporting documents checkedNYCHA lists additional documents for situations such as condominiums, cooperatives, estates, receiverships, and 7A administrators.Submission route confirmedOwner Extranet using the tenant's rental PIN, or the current alternative NYCHA permits for the packet.Unit pre-inspection walk completedConfirm the unit is accessible, move-in ready, and checked against the current NYCHA/HUD inspection guidance before the appointment.

Your information stays private. This tool does not require you to upload Social Security numbers, Tax IDs, bank information, voucher PINs, leases, or tenant identity documents.

Complete lease-up kit

Take the guesswork out of the rest of the process.

The free preflight shows where your basic gaps are. The complete kit gives you a practical system to work through the packet, submission, and inspection stages from one place.

NYCHA Lease-Up Kit

A one-time downloadable toolkit for a single lease-up workflow.

RFTA field-by-field companion
Owner-document checklist
Property-specific document guide
Submission checklist
Inspection preflight
Missing-item tracker
Follow-up log
Printable case cover sheet

Independent educational resource. Not affiliated with or endorsed by NYCHA, HUD, or the City of New York.

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Official guidance

Built around current NYCHA and HUD resources.

Use the links below to verify requirements and check for updates before you submit.

NYCHA Section 8 Landlord Guide ›HUD RFTA (Request for Tenancy Approval) ›NYCHA Owner Extranet Information ›