How many low income apartments are in Oneonta, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Oneonta with approximately 294 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Oneonta?

Tenant-paid rents in Oneonta's assisted buildings typically range from about $397 to $444 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 Oneonta?

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 Oneonta?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Otsego County: about $965/mo for one-bedroom and $1,228/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oneonta, NY

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oneonta with roughly 294 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $397 to $444 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.

assisted properties

294

subsidized units

$421

typical rent

14 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oneonta

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Albert Nader Towers Public Housing	112	$444	14 mo
Dietz Street Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Oneonta Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
James F. Lettis Apartments PB Section 8	30	$399	—
Academy Arms Apts PB Section 8	28	$397	—

Section 8 apartments in Oneonta (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
Dietz Street Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Oneonta Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
James F. Lettis Apartments PB Section 8	30	$399	—
Academy Arms Apts PB Section 8	28	$397	—

Public housing developments in Oneonta

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
Albert Nader Towers Public Housing	112	$444	14 mo

Voucher rent limits: Otsego County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Otsego County: studio $847, 1-BR $965, 2-BR $1,228, 3-BR $1,472, 4-BR $1,626.

Full FMR table for Otsego County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Oneonta

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.