Bay Towers PB Section 8 Rockaway Park, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bay Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rockaway Park, NY with 350 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $997/month on average.
350
total units
80%
occupancy
$997
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 319 Beach 98th St, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 Map → |
| Average household income | $40,805/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,538/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 48% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
| One-bedroom share | 37% |
How to apply at Bay Towers
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 319 Beach 98th St, Rockaway Park; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$997/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hammel Public Housing | Queens | 1.7 km |
| Macedonia Senior Residence Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arverne | 1.7 km |
| Beach 66 Apts LIHTC | Arverne | 1.7 km |
| Howard Beach Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Queens | 2.2 km |
| Oceanbay Apartments Public Housing | Queens | 2.5 km |
| Bgn Ii Affordable Owners Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 3.4 km |
| Beach Green North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Edgemere | 3.4 km |
| Beach Green Dunes Phase Ii LIHTC | Queens | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rockaway Park
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bay Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Bay Towers?
Residents report average rents near $997/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bay Towers?
Contact the management office at 319 Beach 98th St in Rockaway Park. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.