Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jamaica, NY
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jamaica with roughly 4,297 assisted units — including 19 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $378 to $520 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Jamaica
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jamaica
Section 8 apartments in Jamaica (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moda LIHTCPB Section 8 | 346 | — | — |
| Allen Senior Citizens Apartments PB Section 8 | 299 | $425 | — |
| Archer Green Apartments, L.p LIHTCPB Section 8 | 214 | — | — |
| Baisley Park Gardens PB Section 8 | 210 | $520 | — |
| Allen Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Allen Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| The Kira Aka 153-19 Jamaica Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 139 | — | — |
| Northeastern Conference House PB Section 8 | 110 | $435 | — |
| Jamaica Crossing Mid Rise LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Norman Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Calvary Baptist Church Senior Housi PB Section 8 | 99 | $414 | — |
| Jamaica Crossing High Rise LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Tree of Life LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| The Meridian at Locust Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Grace Houses PB Section 8 | 79 | $383 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jamaica
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J2 147-07 94th Avenue Li Llc LIHTC | 543 | — | — |
| Queens Family Courthouse Development Project LIHTC | 346 | — | — |
| Allen Senior Residence LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Allen Senior Residences LIHTC | 221 | — | — |
| Baisley Park Gardens LIHTC | 205 | — | — |
| Markus Gardens LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Senior Veterans Project LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
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 Jamaica
- 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
- Arverne, NY
- Astoria, NY
- Corona, NY
- Far Rockaway, NY
- Flushing, NY
- Long Island City, NY
- Queens, NY
- Queens Village, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Rochester, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.