Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Troy, NY
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Troy with roughly 1,087 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $345 to $442 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Troy
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Towers Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| O'neil Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 114 | $365 | — |
| Burns Apartments PB Section 8 | 99 | $384 | — |
| Lansingburgh Apts PB Section 8 | 95 | $372 | — |
| Monument Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $345 | — |
| Diamond Rock Terrace LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Ninth Street Nsa Ii PB Section 8 | 80 | $442 | — |
| Tapestry on the Hudson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Revitalization Ph 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Hillside Views Neighborhood Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Van Rensselaer Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Revitalization Ph 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Ninth Street Nsa I PB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Diamond Rock Terrace Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| School 10 LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Rensselaer County Community Residen PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Tenth Avenue PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| 2239 Fifth Ave LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 2243 Fifth Ave LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 2247 Fifth Ave LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 2251-2255 Fifth Ave LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Troy (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Towers Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| O'neil Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 114 | $365 | — |
| Burns Apartments PB Section 8 | 99 | $384 | — |
| Lansingburgh Apts PB Section 8 | 95 | $372 | — |
| Monument Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $345 | — |
| Ninth Street Nsa Ii PB Section 8 | 80 | $442 | — |
| Tapestry on the Hudson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Revitalization Ph 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Hillside Views Neighborhood Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Revitalization Ph 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Ninth Street Nsa I PB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Diamond Rock Terrace Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Rensselaer County Community Residen PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Tenth Avenue PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Troy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Rock Terrace LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Van Rensselaer Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| School 10 LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| 2239 Fifth Ave LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 2243 Fifth Ave LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 2247 Fifth Ave LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 2251-2255 Fifth Ave LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Rensselaer County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rensselaer County: studio $1,217, 1-BR $1,417, 2-BR $1,702, 3-BR $2,041, 4-BR $2,253.
Full FMR table for Rensselaer County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Troy
- 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
- Rensselaer, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Staten Island, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Yonkers, NY
- Albany, NY
- Far Rockaway, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.