Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mt Vernon, NY
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mt Vernon with roughly 1,319 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Mt Vernon
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mt Vernon
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levister Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 488 | — | — |
| Grace Towers Housing Ii LIHTC | 133 | — | — |
| Ebony Gardens Preservation LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| Grace Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| 284 South Columbus Avenue LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Unity Gardens LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| South 15th Ave Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Marie Louise Heins Residences Ii LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Community Gardens LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Sixty at West 1st Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Enclave on 5th LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| South Side Properties LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Ebony Gardens Preservation LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| St John the Divine Episcopal Senior Res LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levister Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 488 | — | — |
| Grace Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| Sixty at West 1st Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Towers Housing Ii LIHTC | 133 | — | — |
| Ebony Gardens Preservation LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| 284 South Columbus Avenue LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Unity Gardens LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| South 15th Ave Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Marie Louise Heins Residences Ii LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Community Gardens LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Enclave on 5th LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| South Side Properties LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Ebony Gardens Preservation LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| St John the Divine Episcopal Senior Res LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
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 Mt 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
- Mount Vernon, NY
- New Rochelle, NY
- Ossining, NY
- 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.