How many low income apartments are in Rome, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 16 subsidized properties in Rome with approximately 1,303 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Rome?

Tenant-paid rents in Rome's assisted buildings typically range from about $386 to $428 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 Rome?

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 Rome?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Oneida County: about $926/mo for one-bedroom and $1,172/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rome, NY

There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rome with roughly 1,303 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $386 to $428 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.

assisted properties

1,303

subsidized units

$407

typical rent

5 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rome

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Park Drive Manor Ii PB Section 8	167	$400	—
Park Drive Manor Ii LIHTC	167	—	—
Madison Plaza LIHTC	127	—	—
Park Drive Manor I LIHTC	100	—	—
Valentine Apts. Public Housing	99	$400	5 mo
Colonial Apartments 1 Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8	83	—	—
Dewitt Clinton Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Georgian Arms Apartments PB Section 8	80	$386	—
Liberty Gardens Revitalization I LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Colonial Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Copper City Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Liberty Gardens Iii Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Liberty Gardens Revitalization Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Rome Mall Apartments PB Section 8	44	$428	—
Canal Village LIHTCPB Section 8	33	—	—
Shelto Inc PB Section 8	5	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Rome (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
Park Drive Manor Ii PB Section 8	167	$400	—
Colonial Apartments 1 Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8	83	—	—
Dewitt Clinton Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Georgian Arms Apartments PB Section 8	80	$386	—
Liberty Gardens Revitalization I LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Colonial Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Copper City Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Liberty Gardens Iii Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Liberty Gardens Revitalization Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Rome Mall Apartments PB Section 8	44	$428	—
Canal Village LIHTCPB Section 8	33	—	—
Shelto Inc PB Section 8	5	—	—

Public housing developments in Rome

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
Valentine Apts. Public Housing	99	$400	5 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rome

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
Park Drive Manor Ii LIHTC	167	—	—
Madison Plaza LIHTC	127	—	—
Park Drive Manor I LIHTC	100	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Oneida County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Oneida County: studio $899, 1-BR $926, 2-BR $1,172, 3-BR $1,405, 4-BR $1,623.

Full FMR table for Oneida County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Rome

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.