Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mount Vernon, NY
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mount Vernon with roughly 1,726 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $410 to $776 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 South West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 189 | — | — |
| La Porte Aka Blue Rio Llc LIHTC | 159 | — | — |
| Greater Centennial Homes PB Section 8 | 144 | $776 | — |
| Ebony Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 143 | $724 | — |
| Intown Towers PB Section 8 | 136 | $410 | — |
| August P. Petrillo Apartments LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Madison House Standalone LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Oakwood Gardens PB Section 8 | 99 | $508 | — |
| Sunnybrook Apts. PB Section 8 | 98 | $429 | — |
| Grace House §202 Senior | 97 | $522 | — |
| Macedonia Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | $455 | — |
| The Modern LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| South Fulton Rehabilitation PB Section 8 | 69 | $631 | — |
| Grace Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Enclave on 5th LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Zion Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Union Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | 24 | $434 | — |
| Kings Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | $729 | — |
| Claremont House §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mount Vernon (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 South West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 189 | — | — |
| Greater Centennial Homes PB Section 8 | 144 | $776 | — |
| Ebony Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 143 | $724 | — |
| Intown Towers PB Section 8 | 136 | $410 | — |
| Oakwood Gardens PB Section 8 | 99 | $508 | — |
| Sunnybrook Apts. PB Section 8 | 98 | $429 | — |
| Macedonia Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | $455 | — |
| South Fulton Rehabilitation PB Section 8 | 69 | $631 | — |
| Grace Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Zion Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Union Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | 24 | $434 | — |
| Kings Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | $729 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mount Vernon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte Aka Blue Rio Llc LIHTC | 159 | — | — |
| August P. Petrillo Apartments LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Madison House Standalone LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| The Modern LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Enclave on 5th LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Westchester County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Westchester County: studio $2,529, 1-BR $2,655, 2-BR $2,910, 3-BR $3,644, 4-BR $3,959.
Full FMR table for Westchester County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
- 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
- Mt Vernon, NY
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- Peekskill, NY
- Port Chester, NY
- Sleepy Hollow, NY
- Tarrytown, NY
- White Plains, NY
- Yonkers, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.