How many low income apartments are in Freeport, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Freeport with approximately 616 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Freeport?

Tenant-paid rents in Freeport's assisted buildings typically range from about $377 to $772 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 Freeport?

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 Freeport?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Nassau County: about $2,379/mo for one-bedroom and $2,747/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Freeport, NY

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Freeport with roughly 616 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $377 to $772 per month. Median reported wait: about 66 months.

assisted properties

616

subsidized units

$575

typical rent

66 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Freeport

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rev. Madden Sr. Ctz. Apts Public Housing	150	$426	57 mo
Moxey Rigby Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Dr E Mitchell Mallette Public Housing	100	$400	74 mo
Peternana Terrace PB Section 8	96	$377	—
Liberty Park Apartments PB Section 8	93	$772	—
Bergen Place LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
206 Smith Aka the Smith at Freeport LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Freeport (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
Moxey Rigby Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Peternana Terrace PB Section 8	96	$377	—
Liberty Park Apartments PB Section 8	93	$772	—
Bergen Place LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
206 Smith Aka the Smith at Freeport LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—

Public housing developments in Freeport

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
Rev. Madden Sr. Ctz. Apts Public Housing	150	$426	57 mo
Dr E Mitchell Mallette Public Housing	100	$400	74 mo

Voucher rent limits: Nassau County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Nassau County: studio $1,992, 1-BR $2,379, 2-BR $2,747, 3-BR $3,563, 4-BR $3,768.

Full FMR table for Nassau County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Freeport

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.