Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Geneva, NY
There are 77 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Geneva with roughly 938 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 70 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $340 to $598 per month. Median reported wait: about 56 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Geneva
Section 8 apartments in Geneva (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 215 | — | — |
| Courtyard Apartments PB Section 8 | 124 | $392 | — |
| Townside at Pre-emption LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Elmcrest PB Section 8 | 75 | $386 | — |
| North Street Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $410 | — |
| The Seneca Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $340 | — |
| Woodlands at Northside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lyceum Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Abbey Residences PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| St. Francis Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Geneva
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Housing Authority Scattered Sites Public Housing | 38 | $598 | 56 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Geneva
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Gardens LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Geneva Community Senior Citizens Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| South Main Manor LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Geneva Ymca Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| 112 Genesee St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 265 Castle St LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 10 Bay Heights Cir LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 12 Bay Heights Cir LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 13 Bay Heights Cir LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 14 Bay Heights Cir LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 16 Bay Heights Cir LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 18 Bay Heights Cir LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 19 Bay Heights Cir LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 20 Bay Heights Cir LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 21 Bay Heights Cir LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Geneva
- 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.