Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hempstead, NY
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hempstead with roughly 2,698 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $391 to $865 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hempstead
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 417 | $613 | — |
| Greenwich Gardens PB Section 8 | 293 | $406 | — |
| Bedell Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 245 | — | — |
| Park Lake Hempstead, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Park Lake Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 239 | $865 | — |
| Gen D Macarthur Sr Public Housing | 175 | $495 | 31 mo |
| Hempstead Village PB Section 8 | 128 | $634 | — |
| Woodsedge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Rivoli House LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Clinton Plaza Senior Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Totten Towers Public Housing | 105 | $634 | 29 mo |
| Greater Hempstead LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Twin Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Adams Court PB Section 8 | 83 | $673 | — |
| Parkside Garden Villas LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Union Senior Citizen's Plaza LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Colonna House LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| The Antioch Citadel of Hope LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Clinton Court §811 | 24 | $391 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hempstead (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 417 | $613 | — |
| Greenwich Gardens PB Section 8 | 293 | $406 | — |
| Bedell Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 245 | — | — |
| Park Lake Hempstead, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Park Lake Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 239 | $865 | — |
| Hempstead Village PB Section 8 | 128 | $634 | — |
| Woodsedge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Clinton Plaza Senior Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Twin Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Adams Court PB Section 8 | 83 | $673 | — |
Public housing developments in Hempstead
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen D Macarthur Sr Public Housing | 175 | $495 | 31 mo |
| Totten Towers Public Housing | 105 | $634 | 29 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hempstead
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivoli House LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Greater Hempstead LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Parkside Garden Villas LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Union Senior Citizen's Plaza LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Colonna House LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| The Antioch Citadel of Hope LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
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 Hempstead
- 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.