How many low income apartments are in Peekskill, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Peekskill with approximately 1,131 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Peekskill?

Tenant-paid rents in Peekskill's assisted buildings typically range from about $428 to $751 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 Peekskill?

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 Peekskill?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Westchester 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 Peekskill, NY

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Peekskill with roughly 1,131 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $428 to $751 per month. Median reported wait: about 29 months.

assisted properties

1,131

subsidized units

$590

typical rent

29 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Peekskill

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Peekskill Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8	168	—	—
Bohlmann Tower/dunbar Hgt Public Housing	144	$705	27 mo
Bohlmann Tower/dunbar Hgt Public Housing	129	$751	30 mo
Drum Hill Senior Living Community LIHTC	120	—	—
Wesley Hall LIHTC	115	—	—
Stuhr Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	104	$700	—
Barham House LIHTCPB Section 8	99	$428	—
645 Main Street LIHTCPB Section 8	82	—	—
The Lofts on Main LIHTCPB Section 8	75	—	—
Drum Hill Flats LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
River Pointe at Drum Hill Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Peekskill (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
Peekskill Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8	168	—	—
Stuhr Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	104	$700	—
Barham House LIHTCPB Section 8	99	$428	—
645 Main Street LIHTCPB Section 8	82	—	—
The Lofts on Main LIHTCPB Section 8	75	—	—
Drum Hill Flats LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
River Pointe at Drum Hill Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—

Public housing developments in Peekskill

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
Bohlmann Tower/dunbar Hgt Public Housing	144	$705	27 mo
Bohlmann Tower/dunbar Hgt Public Housing	129	$751	30 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Peekskill

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
Drum Hill Senior Living Community LIHTC	120	—	—
Wesley Hall LIHTC	115	—	—

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 Peekskill

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.