How many low income apartments are in New York City, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in New York City with approximately 223 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in New York City?

Tenant-paid rents in New York City's assisted buildings typically range from about $426 to $606 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 New York City?

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 New York City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for New York County: about $2,655/mo for one-bedroom and $2,910/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New York City, NY

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New York City with roughly 223 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $426 to $606 per month.

assisted properties

223

subsidized units

$516

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in New York City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in New York City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
St Nicholas Manor Apts PB Section 8	111	$606	—
Securitad I PB Section 8	69	$426	—
2059 Madison Avenue PB Section 8	43	$550	—

Section 8 apartments in New York 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
St Nicholas Manor Apts PB Section 8	111	$606	—
Securitad I PB Section 8	69	$426	—
2059 Madison Avenue PB Section 8	43	$550	—

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 New York 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

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