John Collins Park Public Housing Plattsburgh, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John Collins Park is a Public Housing community in Plattsburgh, NY with 335 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $502/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
335
total units
98%
occupancy
$502
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 Bushey Blvd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,231/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,706/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at John Collins Park
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 42 Bushey Blvd, Plattsburgh; 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 (~$502/mo average here).
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- 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 | 7.9 km |
| Arthur L. Lefevre Apartments §202 Senior | Morrisonville | 9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Plattsburgh
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John Collins Park 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 John Collins Park?
Residents report average rents near $502/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 John Collins Park?
Contact the management office at 42 Bushey Blvd 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.