Ebony Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Mount Vernon, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ebony Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mount Vernon, NY with 143 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $724/month on average.
143
total units
97%
occupancy
$724
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 S 7th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Map → |
| Average household income | $30,043/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,808/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Ebony Gardens
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 142 S 7th Ave, Mount Vernon; 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 (~$724/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Levister Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 1.1 km |
| Heritage Homes LIHTC | New Rochelle | 3.4 km |
| Parkledge Apts LIHTC | Yonkers | 4 km |
| Parkside Public Housing | Bronx | 4.2 km |
| Washington House Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 4.2 km |
| 211 Residential Partners Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 4.2 km |
| Webster Commons Building a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 4.2 km |
| The New Rochelle Rad LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ebony Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Ebony Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $724/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 Ebony Gardens?
Contact the management office at 142 S 7th Ave in Mount Vernon. 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.