How many low income apartments are in Melville, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Melville with approximately 256 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Melville?

Tenant-paid rents in Melville's assisted buildings typically range from about $490 to $954 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Melville?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Melville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Suffolk County: about $2,379/mo for one-bedroom and $2,747/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Melville, NY

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Melville with roughly 256 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $490 to $954 per month. Median reported wait: about 216 months.

assisted properties

256

subsidized units

$722

typical rent

216 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Melville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Melville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ruland Road LIHTC	117	—	—
Paumanack V V §202 Senior	69	$513	—
Town of Huntington Public Housing	40	$954	216 mo
Paumanack V Vi §202 Senior	30	$490	—

Public housing developments in Melville

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
Town of Huntington Public Housing	40	$954	216 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Melville

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
Ruland Road LIHTC	117	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Suffolk County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Suffolk County: studio $1,992, 1-BR $2,379, 2-BR $2,747, 3-BR $3,563, 4-BR $3,768.

Full FMR table for Suffolk County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Melville

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.