Section 8

NYCHA

Category

Ineligibility Period

Explanation

Ineligibility Period

Explanation

Felonies

CLASS A, B, or C

6 Years

Ineligible until the convicted person has served the sentence, completed probation or parole, and/or paid any fines.

6 Years

Ineligible until the convicted person has served the sentence, completed probation or parole, and/or paid any fines.

CLASS D or E

6 Years

5 Years

Drug and Alcohol Related Misdemeanors*

CLASS A

4 Years

Ineligible until the convicted person has served the sentence, completed probation or parole, and/or paid any fines.

4 Years

Ineligible until the convicted person has served the sentence, completed probation or parole, and/or paid any fines.

+1 Year

If three of more convictions for misdemeanors/or felonies within the last ten years

CLASS B or Unclassified

3 Years

Ineligible until the convicted person has served the sentence, completed probation or parole, and/or paid any fines.

3 Years

+1 Year

If three of more convictions for misdemeanors/or felonies within the last ten years

Drug and Alcohol Related Violations

2 Years

Ineligible until the convicted person has served the sentence, completed probation or parole, and/or paid any fines.

2 Years

Ineligible until the convicted person has served the sentence, completed probation or parole, and/or paid any fines.

+1 Year

If three of more convictions for misdemeanors/or felonies within the last ten years