Northside Public Housing Watertown, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northside is a Public Housing community in Watertown, NY with 289 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $431/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
289
total units
95%
occupancy
$431
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 W Main St, Watertown, NY 13601 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,181/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,106/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at Northside
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 113 W Main 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 (~$431/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Watertown
- Eastbrook Public Housing
- Summit Wood Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hkbbe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Huntington Heights PB 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woolworth Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 1.1 km |
| Olympic Apts LIHTC | Watertown | 1.1 km |
| Franklin Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 1.1 km |
| Buck Apts LIHTC | Watertown | 1.1 km |
| Starwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 1.4 km |
| Creekwood Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 1.4 km |
| Emerson Place LIHTC | Watertown | 1.4 km |
| St Anthony Apartments PB Section 8 | Watertown | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Watertown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northside 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 Northside?
Residents report average rents near $431/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 Northside?
Contact the management office at 113 W Main 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.