Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Hempstead, NY

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Nassau County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Hempstead, NY.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Nassau County, NY$156,300Very Low Income (50%)$69,300$76,950$83,150$89,300$95,450
Extremely Low Income (30%)$41,550$46,150$49,850$53,550$57,250
Low Income (80%) $91,800$102,000$110,200$118,350$126,500

Nassau County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Nassau County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Nassau County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Freeport Housing Authority

240 S Main St
Freeport, NY - 11520
Nassau County
Website: http://www.freeporthousingny.org/about/
Phone Number: (516) 623-2508

City of Long Beach NY Housing Authority

500 Centre Street
Long Beach, NY - 11561
Nassau County
Website: http://www.longbeachny.org/
Phone Number: (516) 431-2444

City of Glen Cove Housing Authority

140 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Cove, NY - 11542
Nassau County
Website: http://www.glencove-li.com/
Phone Number: (516) 671-3161

Village of Freeport Housing Authority

3 Buffalo Avenue
Freeport, NY - 11520
Nassau County
Phone Number: (516) 623-2508

Village of Great Neck Housing Authority

700 Middle Neck Road
Great Neck, NY - 11023
Nassau County
Website: http://greatneckhousing.org/
Phone Number: (516) 482-2727

Village of Hempstead Housing Authority

260 Clinton Street
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Nassau County
Website: http://www.villageofhempstead.org/government/housing.asp
Phone Number: (516) 489-8500

Town of Hempstead Housing Authority

760 Jerusalem Avenue
Uniondale, NY - 11553
Nassau County
Website: http://townofhempstead.org/content/tr/housing.html
Phone Number: 516-485-9666

Town of Oyster Bay Housing Authority

115 Central Park Road
Plainview, NY - 11803
Nassau County
Website: http://www.oysterbaytown.com/
Phone Number: (516) 349-1000

North Hempstead Housing Authority

899 Broadway
Westbury, NY - 11590
Nassau County
Website: http://northhempsteadhousingauthority.com/
Phone Number: (516)627-6433

Long Beach Housing Authority NY

500 Centre Street
Long Beach, NY - 11561
Nassau County
Website: https://www.lbhany.org/
Phone Number: (516) 431-2444

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Hempstead, NY

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Hempstead, NY. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Hempstead, NY Nassau County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1695Estimated $508.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2065Estimated $619.50 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2642Estimated $792.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2911Estimated $873.30 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Hempstead, NY

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Colonna House

123 W Columbia St
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rivoli House

40 W Columbia St
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
1 Bedroom apartments 81
2 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Antioch Citadel Of Hope

107 James L L Burrell Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Clinton Plaza Senior Housing Project

400 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 106
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 106
1 Bedroom apartments 106
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Park Lake Apartments

21 Mlk Dr
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 240
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 240
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 140
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Jackson Terrace

100 Ter Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 417
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 417
1 Bedroom apartments 273
2 Bedroom apartments 126
Years In Service Since: 2006

Woodsedge Apartments

130 Jerusalem Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 128
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 128
1 Bedroom apartments 74
2 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Adams Court

Grove St
Hempstead, NY - 11551
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 38
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bedell Terrace

91 Ter Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 245
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 245
1 Bedroom apartments 208
2 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Twin Oaks Apartments

7 Manor Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 95
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 95
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 59
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Greater Hempstead

261 South Franklin St
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 85
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Parkside Garden Villas

63 Elm Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 79


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Hempstead, NY

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Nassau County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Clinton Court Ind Liv Fac

206 Clinton St
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 25
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Park Lake Apartments

295 S Franklin St
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 240
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Jackson Terrace

100 Terrace Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 420
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Adams Court

43 Evans Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 84
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Hempstead Village

110 Jerusalem Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Total Apartment Units: 129
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Greenwich Gardens

155 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY - 11550
Phone: 516-485-9749 (C Stevens)
Total Apartment Units: 294
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in NY?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.