Town of Huntington Public Housing Melville, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Town of Huntington is a Public Housing community in Melville, NY with 40 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $954/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 216 months.
40
total units
98%
occupancy
$954
avg resident rent
216 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $42,603/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,988/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
How to apply at Town of Huntington
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; 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 (~$954/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Melville
- Ruland Road LIHTC
- Paumanack V V §202 Senior
- Paumanack V Vi §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Bethpage Hsg. Public Housing | Old Bethpage | 4.2 km |
| Ocl Properties Iii West §811 | South Huntington | 4.7 km |
| Harmon Shepherd Hill Public Housing | Plainview | 5.2 km |
| Haypath House PB Section 8 | Bethpage | 5.4 km |
| Wyandanch Rising - Building E LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wyandanch | 6 km |
| Wyandanch Rising - Building a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Babylon | 6 km |
| Wyandanch Rising B Apartments LIHTC | Wyandanch | 6 km |
| 11 Park Drive Wyandanch LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wyandanch | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Melville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Town of Huntington 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 Town of Huntington?
Residents report average rents near $954/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 Town of Huntington?
Contact the management office in Melville. 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.