Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Auburn, NY
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Auburn with roughly 1,109 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $387 to $497 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Auburn
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Auburn
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward T Boyle Center PB Section 8 | 150 | $497 | — |
| Oak Creek Town Homes/auburn Ct. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Auburn and Northbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Stryker Homes Apts PB Section 8 | 102 | $432 | — |
| Auburn and Northbrook Apartments, L PB Section 8 | 99 | $387 | — |
| Brogan Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Melone Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Melone Village Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Melone Village Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Genesee Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $448 | — |
| Olympia Terrace PB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Mercy Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $417 | — |
| S E Payne Cornerstone LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Pearce Tract Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Elaine Estates PB Section 8 | 12 | $485 | — |
| Westlake Ii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Auburn (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward T Boyle Center PB Section 8 | 150 | $497 | — |
| Oak Creek Town Homes/auburn Ct. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Auburn and Northbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Stryker Homes Apts PB Section 8 | 102 | $432 | — |
| Auburn and Northbrook Apartments, L PB Section 8 | 99 | $387 | — |
| Brogan Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Melone Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Melone Village Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Melone Village Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Genesee Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $448 | — |
| Olympia Terrace PB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Mercy Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $417 | — |
| S E Payne Cornerstone LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Pearce Tract Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Elaine Estates PB Section 8 | 12 | $485 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Auburn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Ii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cayuga County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cayuga County: studio $884, 1-BR $889, 2-BR $1,124, 3-BR $1,463, 4-BR $1,679.
Full FMR table for Cayuga County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Auburn
- 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.
Nearby cities with low income housing
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- Albany, NY
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.