Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Far Rockaway, NY
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Far Rockaway with roughly 5,676 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $346 to $649 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Far Rockaway
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Far Rockaway
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Park LIHTC | 602 | — | — |
| Israel Senior Citizen Housing I & I PB Section 8 | 481 | $357 | — |
| Seaview Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 460 | — | — |
| Gateways Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 365 | — | — |
| Greenport Apartments PB Section 8 | 364 | $544 | — |
| Frv Phase 3 Lihtc Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 354 | — | — |
| New Haven Plaza PB Section 8 | 343 | $397 | — |
| Brookdale Village §236 | 330 | — | — |
| Oceanview, Oceanside, Heyson Gardens LIHTC | 328 | — | — |
| Oceanview and Heyson Gardens PB Section 8 | 325 | $545 | — |
| Frv Phase 2 Lihtc Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 316 | — | — |
| Frv Phase 1 Lihtc Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 227 | — | — |
| Brookdale Village PB Section 8 | 218 | $379 | — |
| Seagirt Housing PB Section 8 | 151 | $346 | — |
| Augustina Complex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 142 | — | — |
| New Haven Towers PB Section 8 | 139 | $649 | — |
| Beach 21st Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 134 | — | — |
| Bgn Ii Affordable Owners Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 127 | — | — |
| Wavecrest Apts Ii LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Allen By the Bay Senior H LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Rockaway South LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Oceanview Heyson LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Far Rockaway (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Senior Citizen Housing I & I PB Section 8 | 481 | $357 | — |
| Seaview Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 460 | — | — |
| Gateways Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 365 | — | — |
| Greenport Apartments PB Section 8 | 364 | $544 | — |
| Frv Phase 3 Lihtc Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 354 | — | — |
| New Haven Plaza PB Section 8 | 343 | $397 | — |
| Oceanview and Heyson Gardens PB Section 8 | 325 | $545 | — |
| Frv Phase 2 Lihtc Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 316 | — | — |
| Frv Phase 1 Lihtc Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 227 | — | — |
| Brookdale Village PB Section 8 | 218 | $379 | — |
| Seagirt Housing PB Section 8 | 151 | $346 | — |
| Augustina Complex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 142 | — | — |
| New Haven Towers PB Section 8 | 139 | $649 | — |
| Beach 21st Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 134 | — | — |
| Bgn Ii Affordable Owners Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 127 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Far Rockaway
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Park LIHTC | 602 | — | — |
| Oceanview, Oceanside, Heyson Gardens LIHTC | 328 | — | — |
| Wavecrest Apts Ii LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Rockaway South LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Oceanview Heyson LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
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 Far Rockaway
- 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.