Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Syracuse, NY
There are 87 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Syracuse with roughly 7,601 assisted units — including 37 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 58 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $234 to $542 per month. Median reported wait: about 45 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Syracuse
Section 8 apartments in Syracuse (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 393 | $234 | — |
| Springfield Garden Apts PB Section 8 | 255 | $265 | — |
| Mccarthy Manor PB Section 8 | 175 | $352 | — |
| Brick School Terrace PB Section 8 | 145 | $418 | — |
| Syracuse Rehab V PB Section 8 | 125 | $239 | — |
| Valley Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Villa Scalabrini Apts PB Section 8 | 120 | $352 | — |
| Onondaga Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $392 | — |
| Summit Apartments PB Section 8 | 93 | $251 | — |
| Roosevelt & Hillside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Courtyard at James LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Mount St James Apartments PB Section 8 | 69 | $342 | — |
| Winston Gaskin Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Harborbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Freedom Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Syracuse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Homes Public Housing | 597 | $352 | 64 mo |
| James Geddes Public Housing | 471 | $351 | 45 mo |
| Toomey Abbott Public Housing | 306 | $328 | 23 mo |
| Vinette Towers Public Housing | 183 | $353 | 45 mo |
| Central Village Public Housing | 181 | $457 | 46 mo |
| Ross Towers Public Housing | 160 | $345 | 29 mo |
| Scattered Site Townhouses Public Housing | 157 | $464 | 41 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Syracuse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Towers LIHTC | 600 | — | — |
| Kennedy Square Houses LIHTC | 390 | — | — |
| Clinton Plaza Syracuse LIHTC | 305 | — | — |
| Windsor Place Apts LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Mccarthy Manor Apts LIHTC | 173 | — | — |
| Cherry Hill Syracuse Iii LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| Franklin Square LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Eastwood Homes LIHTC | 134 | — | — |
| Seneca Gardens LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Syr-hab Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Boulevard Senior Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Conifer Academy Court LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Loguen Homes Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Housing Visions Group Vii LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Joslyn Court I LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Onondaga County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Onondaga County: studio $995, 1-BR $1,123, 2-BR $1,392, 3-BR $1,691, 4-BR $1,848.
Full FMR table for Onondaga County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Syracuse
- 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
- Baldwinsville, NY
- Brewerton, NY
- Camillus, NY
- Cicero, NY
- East Syracuse, NY
- Kirkville, NY
- Lysander, NY
- North Syracuse, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.