Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Astoria, NY
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Astoria with roughly 1,715 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $374 to $621 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Astoria
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Astoria
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Terrace PB Section 8 | 441 | $621 | — |
| Hanac Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Halletts Point Building 7 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 163 | — | — |
| Augustina Apartments LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Bridgeview Ii PB Section 8 | 101 | $562 | — |
| Spiti Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8 | 99 | $374 | — |
| Astoria Senior Residence LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Bridgeview I PB Section 8 | 98 | $567 | — |
| Council Towers Senior Housing Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Long Island City Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 72 | $387 | — |
| Presbyterian Church Association §202 Senior | 65 | $414 | — |
| Pca Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Hallets Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Hallets Cove LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Astoria (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Terrace PB Section 8 | 441 | $621 | — |
| Hanac Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Halletts Point Building 7 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 163 | — | — |
| Bridgeview Ii PB Section 8 | 101 | $562 | — |
| Spiti Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8 | 99 | $374 | — |
| Bridgeview I PB Section 8 | 98 | $567 | — |
| Council Towers Senior Housing Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Long Island City Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 72 | $387 | — |
| Pca Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Hallets Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Astoria
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustina Apartments LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Astoria Senior Residence LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Hallets Cove LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Queens County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Queens County: studio $2,529, 1-BR $2,655, 2-BR $2,910, 3-BR $3,644, 4-BR $3,959.
Full FMR table for Queens County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Astoria
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.