Brightwaters, NY Low Income Housing

Brightwaters, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Brightwaters, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in Brightwaters, NY?
To qualify for low income housing in New York, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Brightwaters, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Brightwaters, NY, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Brightwaters, NY. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Brightwaters, New York - Suffolk County

Studio Apartments $1,708
One Bedroom Apartments $2,144
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,508
Three Bedroom Apartments $3,246

List of Low Income Housing in or near Brightwaters, NY

Baytowne Village - Bay Shore

33 N Clinton Ave
Bay Shore, NY - 11706
516-752-1414
Baytowne Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Baytowne Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 0.73 miles from Brightwaters

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Town of Islip Housing Authority - Oakdale

963 Montauk Highway
Oakdale, NY - 11769
(631)589-7100
Town of Islip Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 2.88 miles from Brightwaters


Housing Opportunities - Bayshore

17 19th Avenue
Bayshore, NY - 11706
631-669-5355
Housing Opportunities is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Housing Opportunities for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 3.09 miles from Brightwaters

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Eaten Knolls - Central Islip

1255 Islip Ave
Central Islip, NY - 11722
(516) 486-1000
Eaten Knolls is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Eaten Knolls for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 4.66 miles from Brightwaters

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brentwood Village - Brentwood

95 Second Ave
Brentwood, NY - 11717
516-752-1414
Brentwood Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Brentwood Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 4.75 miles from Brightwaters

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St Paul's Garden - Brentwood

702 St Pauls Ct
Brentwood, NY - 11717
(516) 486-1000
St Paul's Garden is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St Paul's Garden for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 5.38 miles from Brightwaters

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bishop John R. Mc Gann Village - Central Islip

201 Bishop Mcgann Dr
Central Islip, NY - 11722
(516) 486-1000
Bishop John R. Mc Gann Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bishop John R. Mc Gann Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 5.55 miles from Brightwaters

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Suffolk Community Residence - Dix Hills

681 Old Country Rd
Dix Hills, NY - 11746
(631) 585-0100
Suffolk Community Residence is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Suffolk Community Residence for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 5.55 miles from Brightwaters

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Wyandanch Community Development Corporation - Wyandanch

59 Cumberbach Street
Wyandanch, NY - 11798
631-253-0139
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 5.83 miles from Brightwaters


Mercy Haven, - Islip Terrace

859 Connetquot Ave.
Islip Terrace, NY - 11752
(631) 277-8300
Established In1985, Mercy Haven, Inc. Is A Non-Sectarian, Not-For-Profit 501(C) (3) Corporation. We Believe In The Vision Of Enriched Communities Where We All Look Beyond Limitations And Respect Each Person As A Valued Individual. We Are Committed To Be A Place Where Experience And Creative Solutions Come Together To Open The Door Of Possibility For Those Most In Need. Over These 23 Years Mercy Haven Has Grown To Be A Multifaceted Community Resource. We Have Brought Services To Both Nassau And Suffolk Counties And Are Committed Members Of The Communities We Serve. From A Humble Beginning In Bay Shore, As A Provider Of Housing For Persons Living With Mental Illness, Our Housing Programs Now Include The Elderly, Limited Income Families As Well As Persons With Special Needs. Our Support Programs Include Free Legal Advocacy, Education And Employment Skills Training, Community Outreach, Staff On-Call 24/7, A Sophisticated Property Management Department And The Administration Of The Long Island Resource Center For Individuals Living With Traumatic Brain Injury....see full details
Suffolk County
Listing Location: 5.87 miles from Brightwaters

Non Profit Apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Brightwaters, NY

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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