Melrose, NY Low Income Housing

Melrose, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Melrose, NY

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, New York - Rensselaer County

Studio Apartments $1,079
One Bedroom Apartments $1,313
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,598
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,764

List of Low Income Housing in or near Melrose, NY

Carmen Parsons Housing for the Elderly - Bronx

723 Elton Avenue
Bronx, NY - 10455
(718) 292-4469
Carmen Parsons Housing for the Elderly is an elderly low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Carmen Parsons Housing for the Elderly for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.06 miles from Melrose


La Casa De Felicidad - Bronx

3097 3rd Avenue
Bronx, NY - 10451
(212) 243-9090
La Casa De Felicidad is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact La Casa De Felicidad for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.08 miles from Melrose


Triborough Preservation - Bronx

510 East 156th Street
Bronx, NY - 10455

Triborough Preservation is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Triborough Preservation for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.11 miles from Melrose


Melrose Villa Hermosa - Bronx

825 Melrose Avenue
Bronx, NY - 10451
(718) 240-4176
Melrose Villa Hermosa is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Melrose Villa Hermosa for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.23 miles from Melrose


Miramar Court - Bronx

601 East 149 Street
Bronx, NY - 10455
(718) 292-8515
Miramar Court is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Miramar Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.43 miles from Melrose


Albert Goodman Plaza - Bronx

970 Boston Road
Bronx, NY - 10456
(516) 333-7730
Albert Goodman Plaza is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Albert Goodman Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.44 miles from Melrose

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Morrisania II Apartments - Bronx

280-300 East 161ST Street
Bronx, NY - 10451

Morrisania II Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Morrisania II Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.44 miles from Melrose


Dr. A. Novello Senior Housing - Bronx

607 Concord Avenue
Bronx, NY - 10455
(718) 552-2895
Dr. A. Novello Senior Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Dr. A. Novello Senior Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.47 miles from Melrose


Maria Lopez Plaza - Bronx

635 Morris Avenue
Bronx, NY - 10451
(646) 374-0099
Maria Lopez Plaza is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Maria Lopez Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.47 miles from Melrose


Christopher Court - Bronx

599 Moris Avenue
Bronx, NY - 10451
(718) 463-1200
Christopher Court is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Christopher Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 0.51 miles from Melrose


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Melrose, 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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