Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ontario, NY
There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ontario with roughly 192 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $447 to $447 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Ontario
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ontario
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Square Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $447 | — |
| Brown Square Village I LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Ontario Townhouses LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Brown Square Village Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ontario (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Square Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $447 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ontario
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Square Village I LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Ontario Townhouses LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Brown Square Village Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Wayne County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wayne County: studio $1,116, 1-BR $1,256, 2-BR $1,573, 3-BR $1,895, 4-BR $2,083.
Full FMR table for Wayne County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ontario
- 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
- Lyons, NY
- Macedon, NY
- Newark, NY
- Palmyra, NY
- Wolcott, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Staten Island, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.