How many low income apartments are in Port Jervis, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Port Jervis with approximately 355 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Port Jervis?

Tenant-paid rents in Port Jervis's assisted buildings typically range from about $446 to $584 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 Port Jervis?

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 Port Jervis?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Orange County: about $1,549/mo for one-bedroom and $1,979/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Port Jervis, NY

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Port Jervis with roughly 355 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $446 to $584 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.

assisted properties

355

subsidized units

$515

typical rent

11 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Port Jervis

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Port Jervis

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Water's Edge LIHTC	89	—	—
Hillside Terrace Apts Public Housing	75	$584	11 mo
Mackachemack Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Port Jervis Senior Citizens Apts PB Section 8	50	$446	—
Water's Edge 40 LIHTC	40	—	—
Water's Edge 32 LIHTC	32	—	—
Water's Edge 12 LIHTCPB Section 8	12	—	—
Mountain Road House §811	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Port Jervis (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
Mackachemack Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Port Jervis Senior Citizens Apts PB Section 8	50	$446	—
Water's Edge 12 LIHTCPB Section 8	12	—	—

Public housing developments in Port Jervis

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
Hillside Terrace Apts Public Housing	75	$584	11 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Port Jervis

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
Water's Edge LIHTC	89	—	—
Water's Edge 40 LIHTC	40	—	—
Water's Edge 32 LIHTC	32	—	—

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 Port Jervis

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.