Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Arverne, NY

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Queens 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 Arverne, NY.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Queens County, NY$94,400Very Low Income (50%)$63,550$70,600$76,250$81,900$87,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$38,150$42,350$45,750$49,150$52,550
Low Income (80%) $101,800$113,100$122,150$131,200$140,250

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Arverne, 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 Arverne, NY Queens County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$2054Estimated $616.20 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2340Estimated $702.00 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2952Estimated $885.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3173Estimated $951.90 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Arverne, 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.

Beach 66 Apartments

307 Beach 66th St
Arverne, NY - 11692
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Beach Street Apartments Phase Ii


Arverne, NY - 11692
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Ocean Bay Apartments

434 Beach 54th Street
Queens, NY - 11692
Total Apartment Units: 1395
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1395
1 Bedroom apartments 206
2 Bedroom apartments 551
3 Bedroom apartments 380
4 Bedroom apartments 122
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Macedonia Senior Residence Apartments

329 Beach 67th St
Arverne, NY - 11692
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Oceanview 1, Oceanview 2 & Heyson Gardens

1410 New Haven Ave
Queens, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 328
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 328
1 Bedroom apartments 132
2 Bedroom apartments 156
3 Bedroom apartments 41
Years In Service Since: 2012

Beach Green North

4419 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Queens, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 25
2 Bedroom apartments 13
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Beach Green North (dunes)

44-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Edgemere, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 101
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 101
1 Bedroom apartments 49
2 Bedroom apartments 27
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2017

Beach Channel Senior Residences

34-11 Beach Channel Drive
Queens, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 153
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 153
1 Bedroom apartments 153
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Arverne, 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 Queens 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.



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.