Channel Park Homes Public Housing Long Beach, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Channel Park Homes is a Public Housing community in Long Beach, NY with 108 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $917/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 50 months.
108
total units
97%
occupancy
$917
avg resident rent
50 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Centre St, Long Beach, NY 11561 Map → |
| Average household income | $34,119/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,008/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Channel Park Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 500 Centre St, Long Beach; 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 (~$917/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Long Beach
- Sol Scher Apts Public Housing
- Pine Town Houses PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Island Park Sr Citizen Housing PB Section 8 | Island Park | 2.4 km |
| Abbey Manor Special Needs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Island Park | 2.8 km |
| Pine Town Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oceanside | 6.1 km |
| Ocean Park LIHTC | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
| Israel Senior Citizen Housing I & I PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
| Brookdale Village §236 | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
| Brookdale Village PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
| Seagirt Housing PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 6.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Channel Park Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Channel Park Homes?
Residents report average rents near $917/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 Channel Park Homes?
Contact the management office at 500 Centre St in Long Beach. 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.