If We Contacted You

If you are selected for the 2026 NYCHVS, you may receive a letter, phone call or home visit from a NYCHVS interviewer who will identify themselves and explain the survey. A trained interviewer from the SRC at the University of Michigan will work with you to schedule an in-person interview.

The NYCHVS speaks your language. We can conduct your interview in any language you wish.

If you need additional support to complete an interview, we are here to help. We can provide reasonable accommodations at your request.

How You Can Reach Us

To schedule a visit at a time that is convenient for you, please call us at: 1-800-759-7947

We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

You can also call 311 for more information.

What To Expect

A trained field interviewer will complete the interview at your home or another location of your choice. You can complete the interview in your preferred language.

Survey Topics: Your interviewer will ask questions about your housing, the people you live with, income and employment, your experiences with your home and neighborhood, in addition to other topics.

Time Commitment: Interviews usually take 30–45 minutes.

Confidentiality: Your responses are completely confidential and protected by law. Personal identifying information is never made public. Your answers are combined with thousands of others to help the city understand housing needs and improve programs and policies across all five boroughs.

Why Your Participation Matters

We need to hear from you to understand New Yorkers’ challenges. Your answers to the survey represent hundreds of other New Yorkers like you. Together with information from others in your community, your contribution helps shape fairer housing policies, support better programs, and build a more equitable city for all New Yorkers. Only people selected specifically can participate.