NYCHA rent collections slump as delinquency climbs
NYCHA’s cumulative rent collection fell to 59.8 percent in fiscal 2026 from 68.6 percent in fiscal 2025, according to the Mayor’s Management Report. The authority missed its 97.5 percent target, though the 12-month collection rate excluding arrears and rental assistance was 84 percent as of June 2026. Rent delinquency also rose.
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For fiscal 2026, NYCHA’s cumulative rent collection stood at 59.8%, compared with 68.6% in fiscal 2025, according to the Mayor’s Management Report. The authority did not reach its 97.5% goal.
When arrears and rental assistance are excluded, the 12-month collection figure was 84% through June 2026. Rent delinquency also rose. These figures show a decline in collection
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