Mitchel Houses PB Section 8 East Meadow, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mitchel Houses is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Meadow, NY with 125 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $619/month on average.
125
total units
99%
occupancy
$619
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1485 Front St, East Meadow, NY 11554 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,328/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,402/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at Mitchel Houses
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 1485 Front St, East Meadow; 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 (~$619/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Agnes Village PB Section 8 | Uniondale | 1.1 km |
| Bishop Daly Gardens §202 Senior | Uniondale | 2 km |
| Twin Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hempstead | 2.5 km |
| Hempstead Village PB Section 8 | Hempstead | 2.8 km |
| Woodsedge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hempstead | 2.8 km |
| Newbridge-park-centennial-salisbury Public Housing | Roosevelt | 3.4 km |
| Gen D Macarthur Sr Public Housing | Hempstead | 3.4 km |
| Clinton Plaza Senior Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hempstead | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Meadow
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mitchel Houses 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 Mitchel Houses?
Residents report average rents near $619/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 Mitchel Houses?
Contact the management office at 1485 Front St in East Meadow. 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.