How many low income apartments are in Selden, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Selden with approximately 263 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Selden?

Tenant-paid rents in Selden's assisted buildings typically range from about $353 to $496 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 Selden?

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 Selden?

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 Selden, NY

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Selden with roughly 263 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $353 to $496 per month.

assisted properties

263

subsidized units

$425

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Selden

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
St Joseph's Village Senior Citizens PB Section 8	199	$486	—
Options Supported Housing Proj §811	15	$370	—
Project Share V, Inc §811	15	$374	—
Ocl Properties V §811	12	$496	—
Share Viii, Inc. §811	12	$353	—
Wayback Supportive §811	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Selden (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
St Joseph's Village Senior Citizens PB Section 8	199	$486	—

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 Selden

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.