How many low income apartments are in Corona, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Corona with approximately 888 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Corona?

Tenant-paid rents in Corona's assisted buildings typically range from about $351 to $589 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Corona?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Corona?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Queens County: about $2,655/mo for one-bedroom and $2,910/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Corona, NY

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Corona with roughly 888 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $351 to $589 per month.

assisted properties

888

subsidized units

$470

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Corona

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Queenswood Mac LIHTC	296	—	—
Sherwood Village PB Section 8	203	$589	—
Alberta L Alston House PB Section 8	150	$371	—
Daniel Gilmartin Housing PB Section 8	150	$360	—
St. Paul the Apostle Hdfc §202 Senior	83	$351	—
Transitional Services for New York, §811	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Corona (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
Sherwood Village PB Section 8	203	$589	—
Alberta L Alston House PB Section 8	150	$371	—
Daniel Gilmartin Housing PB Section 8	150	$360	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Corona

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
Queenswood Mac LIHTC	296	—	—

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 Corona

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.