How many low income apartments are in Flushing, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Flushing with approximately 1,816 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Flushing?

Tenant-paid rents in Flushing's assisted buildings typically range from about $327 to $467 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 Flushing?

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 Flushing?

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 Flushing, NY

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Flushing with roughly 1,816 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $327 to $467 per month.

assisted properties

1,816

subsidized units

$397

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Flushing

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Selfhelp - Kissenas I & Ii LIHTC	424	—	—
Kew Gardens Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	388	—	—
One Flushing LIHTCPB Section 8	232	—	—
Queens Bnai Brith Houses PB Section 8	190	$339	—
Selfhelp Associates, L.p. LIHTC	159	—	—
Macedonia Plaza Development Llc LIHTCPB Section 8	143	—	—
Our Lady of Fatima H.d.f.c. §202 Senior	92	$395	—
Selfhelp/united Help Kissena Apartm §202 Senior	69	$327	—
United Help/selfhelp Housing for El §202 Senior	65	$327	—
Madison Court PB Section 8	54	$467	—

Section 8 apartments in Flushing (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
Kew Gardens Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	388	—	—
One Flushing LIHTCPB Section 8	232	—	—
Queens Bnai Brith Houses PB Section 8	190	$339	—
Macedonia Plaza Development Llc LIHTCPB Section 8	143	—	—
Madison Court PB Section 8	54	$467	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Flushing

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
Selfhelp - Kissenas I & Ii LIHTC	424	—	—
Selfhelp Associates, L.p. LIHTC	159	—	—

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 Flushing

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.