Franklin Square, NY Low Income Housing

Franklin Square, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Franklin Square, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in Franklin Square, 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 Franklin Square, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Franklin Square, 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 Franklin Square, 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 Franklin Square, New York - Nassau County

Studio Apartments $1,914
One Bedroom Apartments $2,297
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,952
Three Bedroom Apartments $3,245

List of Low Income Housing in or near Franklin Square, NY

Jackson Terrace - Hempstead

100 Terrace Ave
Hempstead, NY - 11550
516-292-0404
Jackson Terrace is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Jackson Terrace for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 2.63 miles from Franklin Square

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Adams Court - Hempstead

24 Grove St.
Hempstead, NY - 11550
(516) 203-3900
Adams Court is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Affordable rent - project based subsidy. Gated Community, onsite Parking, Laundry Facilities, Duplex units, Private entrances, Studios. Contact Adams Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 2.70 miles from Franklin Square

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cbc Support Services Housing Development Fund Corporation - Valley Stream

43 N Central Ave
Valley Stream, NY - 11580
516-285-7500
Low Income Housing...see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 2.80 miles from Franklin Square

Non Profit Apartment

Nassau County Office of Housing and Homeless Services - Hempstead

40 Main Street, 1st Floor
Hempstead, NY - 11550
(516) 572-1900
Section 8 Housing Program SECTION 8 TENANT BASED VOUCHERS - "HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS" Tenant-based vouchers increase affordable housing choices for very low-income families ( i.e. families with income below 50% of area median income). Families with a tenant-based voucher choose and lease safe, decent, and affordable privately owned rental housing that meets HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and has a reasonable rent as compared to other units in the area. ...see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 2.90 miles from Franklin Square


Halandia Court - Rockville Centre

266 N Centre Ave
Rockville Centre, NY - 11570
(212) 279-7600
Halandia Court is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Halandia Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 2.99 miles from Franklin Square

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Family And Children's Association - Hempstead

336 Fulton Avenue
Hempstead, NY - 11550
516-292-1300-2282
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 3.00 miles from Franklin Square


Park Lake Housing - Hempstead

295 S Franklin St
Hempstead, NY - 11550
(516) 489-4920
Park Lake Housing is a 240 Unit Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Park Lake Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 3.01 miles from Franklin Square

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Charles Monica Senior Village - Valley Stream

100 Hicks St
Valley Stream, NY - 11580
(516) 825-0077
Charles Monica Senior Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Charles Monica Senior Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 3.02 miles from Franklin Square

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Denton Green Housing Company - Garden City

500 Denton Green Housing Co Inc
Garden City, NY - 11040
(516) 248-1199
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, SAFE, CONVENIENT AND STIMULATING HOUSING TO SENIOR CITIZENS OF NEW YORK STATE....see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 3.03 miles from Franklin Square

Non Profit Apartment

Greenwich Gardens - Hempstead

155 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY - 11550
(516) 735-4800
Greenwich Gardens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Greenwich Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 3.10 miles from Franklin Square

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Franklin Square, 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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