Jericho, NY Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Jericho, NY

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Jericho, 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 Jericho, 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 Jericho, New York - Nassau 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 Jericho, NY

Catholic Charities - Hicksville

90 Cherry Ln
Hicksville, NY - 11801
(631) 789-5210
?As A Ministry Of The Roman Catholic Church, Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Rockville Centre Assists In Serving Basic Needs Of The Poor, Weak, And Oppressed And Is Committed To Addressing The Causes Of Injustice By Organizing And Empowering People To Secure The Participation Of All In The Life Of The Community....see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 2.56 miles from Jericho

Non Profit Apartment

North Hempstead Housing Authority - Westbury

899 Broadway
Westbury, NY - 11590
(516)627-6433
North Hempstead 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
Nassau County
Listing Location: 2.90 miles from Jericho

Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, - Hicksville

950 South Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, NY - 11801
(516)822-6111
The Mission Of Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc. Is To Provide Clinical Treatment, Rehabilitation, Housing Opportunities, Social And Support Services, Counseling And Guidance To Individuals, Families And The Community Affected By Mental Illness, Developmental Disabilities, Psychological Difficulties, Addiction And/Or Dependency Problems....see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 2.92 miles from Jericho

Non Profit Apartment

Haypath House - Bethpage

102 Haypath Rd
Bethpage, NY - 11714
516-564-4715
Haypath House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Haypath House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Nassau County
Listing Location: 3.68 miles from Jericho