Union Avenue Apts PB Section 8 Mount Vernon, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Union Avenue Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mount Vernon, NY with 24 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $434/month on average.
24
total units
88%
occupancy
$434
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 Union Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,737/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,999/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 61% |
How to apply at Union Avenue Apts
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 215 Union 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 (~$434/mo average here).
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- August P. Petrillo Apartments LIHTC
- Madison House Standalone LIHTC
- Oakwood Gardens PB Section 8
- Sunnybrook Apts. PB Section 8
- Grace House §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ebony Gardens Preservation LIHTC | Mt Vernon | 0.8 km |
| Levister Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Vernon | 1.4 km |
| Heritage Homes LIHTC | New Rochelle | 2.5 km |
| Council Towers I §202 Senior | Bronx | 3.3 km |
| Washington House Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 3.4 km |
| The New Rochelle Rad LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 3.5 km |
| 14 Lecount Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 4.2 km |
| Huguenot Houses PB Section 8 | New Rochelle | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Union Avenue Apts 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 Union Avenue Apts?
Residents report average rents near $434/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 Union Avenue Apts?
Contact the management office at 215 Union 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.