Totten Towers Public Housing Hempstead, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Totten Towers is a Public Housing community in Hempstead, NY with 105 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $634/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 29 months.
105
total units
88%
occupancy
$634
avg resident rent
29 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Totten St, Hempstead, NY 11550 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,644/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,227/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 74% |
How to apply at Totten Towers
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 20 Totten St, Hempstead; 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 (~$634/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hempstead
- Jackson Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Greenwich Gardens PB Section 8
- Bedell Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park Lake Hempstead, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park Lake Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Gen D Macarthur Sr Public Housing
- Hempstead Village PB Section 8
- Woodsedge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rivoli House LIHTC
- Clinton Plaza Senior Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Court PB Section 8 | Hempstead | 0.8 km |
| Parkside Garden Villas LIHTC | Hempstead | 0.8 km |
| Colonna House LIHTC | Hempstead | 1.1 km |
| Clinton Court §811 | Hempstead | 1.1 km |
| Twin Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hempstead | 1.4 km |
| Bishop Daly Gardens §202 Senior | Uniondale | 1.7 km |
| The Antioch Citadel of Hope LIHTC | Hempstead | 2.2 km |
| Nassau Ahrc Development 2005 §811 | North Baldwin | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hempstead
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Totten Towers 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 Totten Towers?
Residents report average rents near $634/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 Totten Towers?
Contact the management office at 20 Totten St in Hempstead. 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.