Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newburgh, NY
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newburgh with roughly 1,613 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $377 to $650 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newburgh
Section 8 apartments in Newburgh (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 375 | — | — |
| The Cornerstone Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Burton Towers PB Section 8 | 125 | $377 | — |
| Varick Homes PB Section 8 | 119 | $596 | — |
| Newburgh Progress LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| East End Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Lander Street Homes Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Community Residence Brady Avenue PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Newburgh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullin Apartments Public Housing | 70 | $650 | 2 mo |
| Fogarty Apartments Public Housing | 65 | $377 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Newburgh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne & Kenney Privatization LIHTC | 205 | — | — |
| High Pointe Apts LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Newburgh Seniors LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Cerone Place Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Liberty Square LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Lander Street Houses Ii LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Lander Street Houses LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| City Terrace Apts LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Dubois Street Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Works Iv LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Newburgh Works Iii LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| North Miller Mgmt Inc Housing LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 31 & 33 South Miller Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Aggressive Mgmt Inc Housing LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Mensch Mgmt Inc LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Orange County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Orange County: studio $1,364, 1-BR $1,549, 2-BR $1,979, 3-BR $2,511, 4-BR $2,694.
Full FMR table for Orange County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Newburgh
- 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
- Goshen, NY
- Kiryas Joel, NY
- Maybrook, NY
- Middletown, NY
- Montgomery, NY
- New Windsor, NY
- Pine Bush, NY
- Port Jervis, NY
- Warwick, 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.