Huntington Heights PB Section 8 Watertown, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Huntington Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Watertown, NY with 150 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $322/month on average.
150
total units
91%
occupancy
$322
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1620A Huntington St, Watertown, NY 13601 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,017/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,649/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Huntington Heights
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 1620A Huntington St, Watertown; 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 (~$322/mo average here).
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- Eastbrook Public Housing
- Summit Wood Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hkbbe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Midtown Towers Public Housing
- Black River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Curtis Apts PB Section 8
- Creekwood Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kelsey Creek Apts LIHTC
- Maple Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Starwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2 km |
| Creekwood Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2 km |
| Emerson Place LIHTC | Watertown | 2 km |
| Brighton Hotel Renovation LIHTC | Watertown | 2.5 km |
| Woolworth Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2.8 km |
| Olympic Apts LIHTC | Watertown | 2.8 km |
| Franklin Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2.8 km |
| Buck Apts LIHTC | Watertown | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Huntington Heights 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 Huntington Heights?
Residents report average rents near $322/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 Huntington Heights?
Contact the management office at 1620A Huntington St in Watertown. 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.