How many low income apartments are in Suffern, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Suffern with approximately 667 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Suffern?

Tenant-paid rents in Suffern's assisted buildings typically range from about $370 to $463 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 Suffern?

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 Suffern?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Rockland County: about $2,655/mo for one-bedroom and $2,910/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Suffern, NY

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Suffern with roughly 667 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $463 per month.

assisted properties

667

subsidized units

$417

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Suffern

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Spook Rock United LIHTC	231	—	—
Spook Rock Senior Citizens Apts. PB Section 8	230	$463	—
Ross Towers PB Section 8	112	$373	—
Esther Gitlow Towers Ii Hdfc §202 Senior	79	$370	—
Homes Iii - Project Independence §811	15	$457	—

Section 8 apartments in Suffern (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
Spook Rock Senior Citizens Apts. PB Section 8	230	$463	—
Ross Towers PB Section 8	112	$373	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Suffern

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
Spook Rock United LIHTC	231	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Rockland County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rockland County: studio $2,529, 1-BR $2,655, 2-BR $2,910, 3-BR $3,644, 4-BR $3,959.

Full FMR table for Rockland County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Suffern

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.