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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Utica, NY

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Oneida 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 2024 in Utica, NY.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Oneida County, NY$87,900Very Low Income (50%)$30,800$35,200$39,600$43,950$47,500
Extremely Low Income (30%)$18,450$21,100$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $49,250$56,250$63,300$70,300$75,950

Oneida County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Oneida 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 Oneida 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.

Utica Municipal Housing Authority

509 Second St.
Utica, NY - 13501
Oneida County
Website: http://www.uticamha.org/
Phone Number: (315)735-5246

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Utica, 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 Utica, NY Oneida County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$785Estimated $235.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$790Estimated $237.00 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$992Estimated $297.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1199Estimated $359.70 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Utica, 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.

Academy Square Project

305 Elizabeth St
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Mayfield Project I

1553 Oneida St
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Mayfield Project Ii

1507 Oneida St
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 9
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Mayfield Project Iii

1520 Oneida St
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
2 Bedroom apartments 5
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Mayfield Project Iv

1420 Oneida St
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 15
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 15
2 Bedroom apartments 3
3 Bedroom apartments 6
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kembleton

1234 Kemble St
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 27
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 27
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 2
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Steuben Village

1122 Howard Ave
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 17
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Willow Commons

720 Noyes St
Utica, NY - 13502
Total Apartment Units: 15
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 15
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rutger Manor

1518 W St
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kemble Square

724 Noyes St
Utica, NY - 13502
Total Apartment Units: 37
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 37
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 11
4 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kennedy Plaza Low-rise Apartments

700 Cornelia St
Utica, NY - 13599
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 83
Years In Service Since: 2011

Genesee Crossing

1323 Francis St
Utica, NY - 13502
Total Apartment Units: 28
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

West Street Apartments

1013 West Street
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kennedy Plaza Apartments

700 Cornelia St
Utica, NY - 13599
Total Apartment Units: 204
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 204
1 Bedroom apartments 164
Years In Service Since: 2011

Asteri Utica

327 Bleeker Street
Utica, NY - 13501
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 42
2 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Utica, 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 Oneida 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.

Steinhorst Apts

612 South St
Utica, NY - 13502
Phone: 315-793-0244
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Six Nations Apts

607 Jay St
Utica, NY - 13501
Phone: 315-732-3438
Total Apartment Units: 136
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Mt. Carmel Apartments

659 Catherine St
Utica, NY - 13501
Phone: 315 797 1050
Total Apartment Units: 53
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

Michael Walsh

1216 Gray St
Utica, NY - 13503
Phone: 315 724 6500
Total Apartment Units: 124
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Margaret Knamm Apartments

33 Scott St
Utica, NY - 13501
Phone: 315-768-8507
Total Apartment Units: 85
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Brandegee Gardens

827 Jay St
Utica, NY - 13502
Phone: 315-768-8507
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Macartovin Apts

7 Devereux St
Utica, NY - 13501
Phone: 716-246-4156
Total Apartment Units: 66
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lillian Y. Cooper Memorial Apartments

276 Genesee St
Utica, NY - 13502
Phone: 315-768-8507
Total Apartment Units: 49
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Genesee Towers

110 Genesee St
Utica, NY - 13502
Phone: 315-768-8507
Total Apartment Units: 66
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Chancellor Apts.

417 Bleecker St
Utica, NY - 13501
Phone: 315-735-5246
Total Apartment Units: 93
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

The Brook Apartments

2420 Oneida St
Utica, NY - 13501
Phone: 781-356-2719
Total Apartment Units: 98
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Historical Park Apts.

100 Rutgers St
Utica, NY - 13501
Phone: 315-424-0200
Total Apartment Units: 121
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.