Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Manhattan, NY
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Manhattan with roughly 2,349 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $692 to $692 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Manhattan
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Guardia Public Housing | 1,490 | $692 | — |
| Victory Plaza Owner Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Mlg 904 Development Llc LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| West 149th Street Nrp LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Riverwalk 8 LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| East Harlem South Cluster LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| 261 Hudson LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Manhattan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Plaza Owner Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Manhattan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Guardia Public Housing | 1,490 | $692 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Manhattan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mlg 904 Development Llc LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| West 149th Street Nrp LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Riverwalk 8 LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| East Harlem South Cluster LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| 261 Hudson LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Hcci Portfolio LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: New York County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for New York County: studio $2,529, 1-BR $2,655, 2-BR $2,910, 3-BR $3,644, 4-BR $3,959.
Full FMR table for New York County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Manhattan
- 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
- New York, NY
- New York City, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Staten Island, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Yonkers, NY
- Albany, NY
- Far Rockaway, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.