Hortense Sterns Apartments Public Housing Plattsburgh, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hortense Sterns Apartments is a Public Housing community in Plattsburgh, NY with 46 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $363/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
46
total units
98%
occupancy
$363
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $14,948/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,948/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 27% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hortense Sterns Apartments
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; 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 (~$363/mo average here).
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- Northwoods LIHTCPB Section 8
- Homesteads on Ampersand LIHTCPB Section 8
- Atlas Heights LIHTC
- Connecticut Court Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Catherine Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- White Pine Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roderick Rock Apts Phase I LIHTC | Morrisonville | 7.6 km |
| Arthur L. Lefevre Apartments §202 Senior | Morrisonville | 8.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Plattsburgh
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hortense Sterns Apartments 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 Hortense Sterns Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $363/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 Hortense Sterns Apartments?
Contact the management office in Plattsburgh. 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.