Colton, NY Low Income Housing

Colton, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Colton, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in Colton, 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 Colton, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Colton, 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 Colton, 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.

List of Low Income Housing in or near Colton, NY

Brown Square Apartments - Ontario

2100 Brown Square Road
Ontario, NY - 14519
(585)546-4900
Brown Square Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Brown Square Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 2.94 miles from Colton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Quarry Income Based Apartments - Potsdam

41 Elm Street
Potsdam , NY - 13676
(844) 226-0697
The Quarry, a 58 unit, mixed income multi-family community located in downtown, central Potsdam, New York. Income-based rents, on-premise staff. Features: Fitness room Community Room Library/Lounge Playground The Quarry consists in 30 studio apartments, 20 one-bedroom apartments, 8 two-bedroom apartments, distributed as follow: 24 to those earning 50% or less of the Area Median Income 22 to those earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income 12 to those earning 70% or less of the Area Median Income ...see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 8.29 miles from Colton


Mayfield Apartments - Potsdam

4a1-4b4 May Rd
Potsdam, NY - 13676
(315) 265-4070
Mayfield Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mayfield Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 8.33 miles from Colton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Midtown Apartments - Potsdam

28 Munson St
Potsdam, NY - 13676
(315) 265-3680
Midtown Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Midtown Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 8.47 miles from Colton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lawrence Avenue Apartments - Potsdam

3 Debra Dr
Potsdam, NY - 13676
(315) 265-5550
Lawrence Avenue Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lawrence Avenue Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 9.01 miles from Colton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. Lawrence County Housing Council,inc - Canton

19 Main Street
Canton, NY - 13617
315-386-8576-223
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops 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 Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English What we do: Provide quality home buying education and/or counseling to 185 households Assist 46 homebuyers with grants for purchasing their first homes Rehabilitated 20 houses Successfully managed two hundred residential units mostly serving senior citizens and people with disabilities ...see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 11.82 miles from Colton


St. Lawrence County Housing Council, - Canton

19 Main St
Canton, NY - 13617
(315) 386-8576
To Assure That All Residents Of St Lawrence County Have Access To Safe And Affordable Homes In Vital And Vibrant Communities....see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 11.82 miles from Colton

Non Profit Apartment

Canton Grasse River Apartments - Canton

35 Riverside Dr
Canton, NY - 13617
(315) 386-8381
Canton Grasse River Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Canton Grasse River Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 11.93 miles from Colton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Canton Housing Authority NY - Canton

37 Riverside Dr.
Canton, NY - 13617
(315)386-8381
Canton Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD.There may be waiting lists for these rentals 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, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 11.97 miles from Colton


Baldwin Acres - Norwood

4 Baldwin Ave
Norwood, NY - 13668
(315)353-2868
Baldwin Acres is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Baldwin Acres for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Lawrence County
Listing Location: 13.97 miles from Colton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Colton, 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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