Unity Gardens LIHTC Mt Vernon, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Unity Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Mt Vernon, NY with 71 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 S Second Ave, Mt Vernon, NY 10550 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 70 |
| Placed in service | 1999 |
How to apply at Unity Gardens
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 125 S Second Ave, Mt 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.
Other subsidized housing in Mt Vernon
- Levister Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grace Towers Housing Ii LIHTC
- Ebony Gardens Preservation LIHTC
- Grace Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8
- 284 South Columbus Avenue LIHTC
- South 15th Ave Apts LIHTC
- Marie Louise Heins Residences Ii LIHTC
- Community Gardens LIHTC
- Sixty at West 1st Street LIHTCPB Section 8
- Enclave on 5th LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ebony Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 0.8 km |
| Intown Towers PB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 0.8 km |
| August P. Petrillo Apartments LIHTC | Mount Vernon | 0.8 km |
| La Porte Aka Blue Rio Llc LIHTC | Mount Vernon | 1.4 km |
| Greater Centennial Homes PB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 1.4 km |
| 22 South West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mount Vernon | 1.7 km |
| Heritage Homes LIHTC | New Rochelle | 2.5 km |
| Council Towers I §202 Senior | Bronx | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mt Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Unity Gardens have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Unity Gardens?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Unity Gardens?
Contact the management office at 125 S Second Ave in Mt 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.