How many low income apartments are in Plattsburgh, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Plattsburgh with approximately 1,011 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Plattsburgh?

Tenant-paid rents in Plattsburgh's assisted buildings typically range from about $363 to $502 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 Plattsburgh?

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 Plattsburgh?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Clinton County: about $980/mo for one-bedroom and $1,246/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Plattsburgh, NY

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Plattsburgh with roughly 1,011 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $363 to $502 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.

assisted properties

1,011

subsidized units

$433

typical rent

8 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Plattsburgh

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
John Collins Park Public Housing	335	$502	8 mo
Lakeview Towers Public Housing	220	$421	7 mo
Beekman Towers PB Section 8	124	$377	—
Northwoods LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Homesteads on Ampersand LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Hortense Sterns Apartments Public Housing	46	$363	8 mo
Atlas Heights LIHTC	40	—	—
Connecticut Court Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Catherine Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
White Pine Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Plattsburgh (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
Beekman Towers PB Section 8	124	$377	—
Northwoods LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Homesteads on Ampersand LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Connecticut Court Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Catherine Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
White Pine Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—

Public housing developments in Plattsburgh

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
John Collins Park Public Housing	335	$502	8 mo
Lakeview Towers Public Housing	220	$421	7 mo
Hortense Sterns Apartments Public Housing	46	$363	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Plattsburgh

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
Atlas Heights LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Clinton County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clinton County: studio $973, 1-BR $980, 2-BR $1,246, 3-BR $1,494, 4-BR $1,650.

Full FMR table for Clinton County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Plattsburgh

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.