section 8 rental increase

[Amber Toussaint]

I have had a Section 8 tenant for the last 14 years in Brooklyn.  The rent is very low because of the rent restriction for yearly renewals.   (3 bedroom - $1965.00). Tenant is now leaving.  Question. With the new Section 8 rent increases (3 bdr appr.$2800.00) and a new tenant, will I be entitled to automatically make  such an increase without being turned down (denied) or would I have to show comparables to qualify.  ( I make application 3 years ago and was denied).  Those low rents are causing financial hardships.