Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Utica, NY
There are 35 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Utica with roughly 2,883 assisted units — including 26 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $190 to $469 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Utica
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Utica
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrean Terr.,nd Peters, & Fx Matts Public Housing | 361 | $389 | 15 mo |
| Gillmore/humphrey/hamilton/dup Public Housing | 331 | $469 | 22 mo |
| Kennedy Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 204 | — | — |
| Parkedge Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 185 | — | — |
| Perretta Twin Towers & Marino-ruggiero Public Housing | 158 | $343 | 19 mo |
| Six Nations Apts PB Section 8 | 133 | $417 | — |
| Historical Park Apts PB Section 8 | 110 | $317 | — |
| Steinhorst Apts PB Section 8 | 99 | $392 | — |
| The Brook Apartments PB Section 8 | 97 | $439 | — |
| Chancellor Apts PB Section 8 | 93 | $352 | — |
| Kennedy Plaza Low-rise Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Margaret Knamm Apartments PB Section 8 | 84 | $335 | — |
| Genesee Towers PB Section 8 | 66 | $253 | — |
| Macartovin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | $324 | — |
| Johnson Park Green Community Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Michael Walsh PB Section 8 | 61 | $190 | — |
| Link at Sunset LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Starting Line Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Brandegee Gardens PB Section 8 | 56 | $248 | — |
| Mount Carmel Apartments §202 Senior | 53 | $396 | — |
| Roosevelt Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Asteri Utica LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Lillian Y. Cooper Memorial Apartmen PB Section 8 | 48 | $265 | — |
| Academy Square Project LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| West Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Kemble Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Genesee Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Kembleton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Steuben Village LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 25 | — | — |
| Mayfield Project I LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Rutger Manor LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 21 | — | — |
| Mayfield Project Ii LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Mayfield Project Iii LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Mayfield Project Iv LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Willow Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Utica (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 204 | — | — |
| Parkedge Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 185 | — | — |
| Six Nations Apts PB Section 8 | 133 | $417 | — |
| Historical Park Apts PB Section 8 | 110 | $317 | — |
| Steinhorst Apts PB Section 8 | 99 | $392 | — |
| The Brook Apartments PB Section 8 | 97 | $439 | — |
| Chancellor Apts PB Section 8 | 93 | $352 | — |
| Kennedy Plaza Low-rise Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Margaret Knamm Apartments PB Section 8 | 84 | $335 | — |
| Genesee Towers PB Section 8 | 66 | $253 | — |
| Macartovin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | $324 | — |
| Johnson Park Green Community Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Michael Walsh PB Section 8 | 61 | $190 | — |
| Link at Sunset LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Starting Line Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Utica
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrean Terr.,nd Peters, & Fx Matts Public Housing | 361 | $389 | 15 mo |
| Gillmore/humphrey/hamilton/dup Public Housing | 331 | $469 | 22 mo |
| Perretta Twin Towers & Marino-ruggiero Public Housing | 158 | $343 | 19 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Utica
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Square Project LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Mayfield Project I LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Mayfield Project Ii LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Mayfield Project Iii LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Mayfield Project Iv LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
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 Utica
- 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
- Clinton, NY
- New Hartford, NY
- Rome, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Staten Island, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Yonkers, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.