How many low income apartments are in Riverhead, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Riverhead with approximately 1,146 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Riverhead?

Tenant-paid rents in Riverhead's assisted buildings typically range from about $448 to $696 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 Riverhead?

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 Riverhead?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Suffolk County: about $2,379/mo for one-bedroom and $2,747/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Riverhead, NY

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Riverhead with roughly 1,146 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $448 to $696 per month.

assisted properties

1,146

subsidized units

$572

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Riverhead

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
John Wesley Village Ii LIHTC	220	—	—
Riverhead Landing Apts I LIHTC	156	—	—
River Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	135	—	—
Riverhead Village PB Section 8	134	$696	—
Riverview Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	116	—	—
Tradewinds Village PB Section 8	114	$448	—
John Wesley Village Iii LIHTC	92	—	—
Henry Perkins House LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Peconic Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Riverhead Landings Ii LIHTC	44	—	—
Doctor's Path Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	$678	—

Section 8 apartments in Riverhead (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
River Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	135	—	—
Riverhead Village PB Section 8	134	$696	—
Riverview Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	116	—	—
Tradewinds Village PB Section 8	114	$448	—
Henry Perkins House LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Peconic Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Doctor's Path Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	$678	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Riverhead

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
John Wesley Village Ii LIHTC	220	—	—
Riverhead Landing Apts I LIHTC	156	—	—
John Wesley Village Iii LIHTC	92	—	—
Riverhead Landings Ii LIHTC	44	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Suffolk County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Suffolk County: studio $1,992, 1-BR $2,379, 2-BR $2,747, 3-BR $3,563, 4-BR $3,768.

Full FMR table for Suffolk County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Riverhead

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.