Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Long Island City, NY
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Long Island City with roughly 2,385 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $383 to $402 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Long Island City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Long Island City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter S Point South a LIHTCPB Section 8 | 619 | — | — |
| Gotham Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 338 | — | — |
| Hunter S Point South B LIHTCPB Section 8 | 306 | — | — |
| Catherine Sheridan Houses PB Section 8 | 240 | $402 | — |
| 43-25 Hunter Street LIHTC | 195 | — | — |
| 5203 Center Blvd Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| 44th Drive Apartments LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
| Jackson Avenue Apartments LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| 5241 Center Blvd LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Hunter's Point South Apartments - South Tower LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| River View Gardens §202 Senior | 79 | $383 | — |
| 11th Street Apartments LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Hour Apartment House Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Hour Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Long Island City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter S Point South a LIHTCPB Section 8 | 619 | — | — |
| Gotham Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 338 | — | — |
| Hunter S Point South B LIHTCPB Section 8 | 306 | — | — |
| Catherine Sheridan Houses PB Section 8 | 240 | $402 | — |
| 5203 Center Blvd Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| 5241 Center Blvd LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Hour Apartment House Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Long Island City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43-25 Hunter Street LIHTC | 195 | — | — |
| 44th Drive Apartments LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
| Jackson Avenue Apartments LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Hunter's Point South Apartments - South Tower LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| 11th Street Apartments LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Hour Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
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 Long Island City
- 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
- Jamaica, 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.