Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Watertown, NY
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Watertown with roughly 2,063 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $254 to $527 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Watertown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Watertown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Public Housing | 289 | $431 | 16 mo |
| Eastbrook Public Housing | 200 | $527 | 26 mo |
| Summit Wood Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Hkbbe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 174 | $390 | — |
| Huntington Heights PB Section 8 | 150 | $322 | — |
| Midtown Towers Public Housing | 149 | $361 | 15 mo |
| Black River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | $254 | — |
| Curtis Apts PB Section 8 | 107 | $390 | — |
| Creekwood Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Kelsey Creek Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Maple Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | $321 | — |
| Starwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Creekwood Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Woolworth Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Olympic Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Brighton Hotel Renovation LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| St Anthony Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $420 | — |
| Burdick Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Emerson Place LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Franklin Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Buck Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Watertown (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Wood Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Hkbbe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 174 | $390 | — |
| Huntington Heights PB Section 8 | 150 | $322 | — |
| Black River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | $254 | — |
| Curtis Apts PB Section 8 | 107 | $390 | — |
| Creekwood Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Maple Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | $321 | — |
| Starwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Creekwood Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Woolworth Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| St Anthony Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $420 | — |
| Franklin Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Watertown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Public Housing | 289 | $431 | 16 mo |
| Eastbrook Public Housing | 200 | $527 | 26 mo |
| Midtown Towers Public Housing | 149 | $361 | 15 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Watertown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Creek Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Olympic Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Brighton Hotel Renovation LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Burdick Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Emerson Place LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Buck Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jefferson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson County: studio $969, 1-BR $1,071, 2-BR $1,405, 3-BR $1,907, 4-BR $2,340.
Full FMR table for Jefferson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Watertown
- 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
- Carthage, NY
- Clayton, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Staten Island, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Yonkers, NY
- Albany, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.