Oakwood Gardens PB Section 8 Mount Vernon, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oakwood Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mount Vernon, NY with 99 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $508/month on average.
99
total units
93%
occupancy
$508
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 630 E Lincoln Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10552 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,755/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,418/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 72% |
How to apply at Oakwood Gardens
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 630 E Lincoln Ave, Mount Vernon; 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 (~$508/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Homes LIHTC | New Rochelle | 1.4 km |
| The New Rochelle Rad LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 1.7 km |
| Lincoln Towers PB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 1.7 km |
| Carrington Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 1.7 km |
| Washington House Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 2 km |
| Garito Manor at Union Square LIHTC | New Rochelle | 2 km |
| 14 Lecount Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 2.8 km |
| Huguenot Houses PB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oakwood Gardens 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 Oakwood Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $508/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 Oakwood Gardens?
Contact the management office at 630 E Lincoln Ave in Mount Vernon. 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.