Greater Centennial Homes PB Section 8 Mount Vernon, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Greater Centennial Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mount Vernon, NY with 144 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $776/month on average.
144
total units
96%
occupancy
$776
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 W 5th St, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Map → |
| Average household income | $31,663/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,456/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Greater Centennial Homes
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 103 W 5th St, 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 (~$776/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Public Housing | Bronx | 3.4 km |
| 211 Residential Partners Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 3.4 km |
| Webster Commons Building a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 3.4 km |
| Heritage Homes LIHTC | New Rochelle | 3.5 km |
| Allerton Assoc LIHTC | Bronx | 4.2 km |
| Washington House Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 4.3 km |
| Pelham Parkway Public Housing | Bronx | 4.7 km |
| Parkledge Apts LIHTC | Yonkers | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Greater Centennial Homes 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 Greater Centennial Homes?
Residents report average rents near $776/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 Greater Centennial Homes?
Contact the management office at 103 W 5th St 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.