Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Binghamton, NY
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Binghamton with roughly 1,658 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $601 per month. Median reported wait: about 37 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Binghamton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Towers Public Housing | 223 | $355 | 19 mo |
| Saratoga Apts. Public Housing | 163 | $591 | 151 mo |
| Carlisle Hill Public Housing | 150 | $601 | 37 mo |
| Metro Plaza Apts PB Section 8 | 150 | $383 | — |
| Woodburn Court PB Section 8 | 147 | $354 | — |
| 100 Chenango Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Town & Country Apts. PB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| 100 Chenango Place F.k.a. Abc Tower PB Section 8 | 86 | $362 | — |
| Woodburn Court Ii PB Section 8 | 50 | $382 | — |
| Canal Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lincoln Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $398 | — |
| Binghamton Gateway Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Crandell/north Street Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Hamilton House LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| East Hills Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kirkwood Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Stratmill Brook Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Metro Interfaith PB Section 8 | 29 | $361 | — |
| North of Main Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| New Dwightsville LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Broome County V §811 | 20 | $355 | — |
| E.j. Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Historic Dwightsville Gateway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| Schoolhouse Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| Antique Center Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Binghamton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Plaza Apts PB Section 8 | 150 | $383 | — |
| Woodburn Court PB Section 8 | 147 | $354 | — |
| 100 Chenango Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Town & Country Apts. PB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| 100 Chenango Place F.k.a. Abc Tower PB Section 8 | 86 | $362 | — |
| Woodburn Court Ii PB Section 8 | 50 | $382 | — |
| Canal Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lincoln Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $398 | — |
| Binghamton Gateway Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Crandell/north Street Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| East Hills Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kirkwood Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Metro Interfaith PB Section 8 | 29 | $361 | — |
| North of Main Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| E.j. Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Binghamton
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Towers Public Housing | 223 | $355 | 19 mo |
| Saratoga Apts. Public Housing | 163 | $591 | 151 mo |
| Carlisle Hill Public Housing | 150 | $601 | 37 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Binghamton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton House LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Stratmill Brook Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| New Dwightsville LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Antique Center Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Broome County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Broome County: studio $783, 1-BR $868, 2-BR $1,103, 3-BR $1,412, 4-BR $1,622.
Full FMR table for Broome County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Binghamton
- 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
- Endicott, NY
- Johnson City, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Staten Island, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Yonkers, NY
- Albany, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.