Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Camillus, NY
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Camillus with roughly 184 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $366 to $366 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Camillus
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camillus Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Fairmount Gardens PB Section 8 | 43 | $366 | — |
| Connelly Acres Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Union Free School Residential Conversion LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Camillus Housing Company 1 LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Camillus (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camillus Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Fairmount Gardens PB Section 8 | 43 | $366 | — |
| Connelly Acres Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Camillus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Free School Residential Conversion LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Camillus Housing Company 1 LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Onondaga County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Onondaga County: studio $995, 1-BR $1,123, 2-BR $1,392, 3-BR $1,691, 4-BR $1,848.
Full FMR table for Onondaga County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Camillus
- 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
- Baldwinsville, NY
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- Kirkville, NY
- Lysander, NY
- North Syracuse, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.