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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in New York

5,534 affordable buildingsin 607 cities and towns

New York has 5,534 income-restricted buildings in 607 cities and towns — New York has the most on this list (949). Pick a city for the map and phone numbers. These are HUD, USDA, and tax-credit records — not a vacancy list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there affordable housing in New York?

Yes — this directory lists 5,534 income-restricted buildings across 607 New York cities and towns: tax-credit, public housing, Section 8, senior, and USDA rural rentals. Lists do not show vacancies.

Which cities in New York have affordable housing?

Every New York city and town with listed buildings is on this page. Cities with the most listed buildings include New York, Brooklyn, Bronx, Buffalo, Rochester. Open a city for the map, ZIP codes, and phone numbers.

How do I find Section 8 housing in New York?

Pick a city, then use the Section 8 filter on the results. That shows project-based Section 8 buildings. For a Housing Choice Voucher, apply with the local housing authority and estimate rent share on the Section 8 calculator. Search by ZIP if you already know it.

Do New York affordable housing lists show vacancies?

No. NY building lists on this site come from HUD and USDA files. Call each property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.

People Also Ask

How do I apply for low-income housing in New York?

Search a New York ZIP or city, open a building, and call the number. Public housing applications go to the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit apartments take applications at the building or its manager. Voucher waitlists are separate.

What is the income limit for affordable housing in New York?

HUD sets income limits by metro or county, not one number for all of New York. Open a ZIP page for the current 30% / 50% / 80% table for that area. Limits change each fiscal year.

How long is the Section 8 waiting list in New York?

New York has many housing authorities, each with its own voucher and public housing lists. Some stay closed for years. This site does not publish a statewide wait time. Call the authority that serves your city, or start from a ZIP page.

Can I use Section 8 in any NY city?

A Housing Choice Voucher is often portable after you lease up, but you still apply with a housing authority that has an open list. Project-based Section 8 stays with a specific building. Use this directory to find those buildings by city or ZIP.