Staten Island, NY Low Income Housing

Staten Island, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Staten Island, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, New York - Richmond County

Studio Apartments $2,170
One Bedroom Apartments $2,451
Two Bedroom Apartments $3,078
Three Bedroom Apartments $3,316

List of Low Income Housing in or near Staten Island, NY

Concord Court Apartments

Concord Court Apartments - Staten Island

55 Bowen St
Staten Island, NY - 10304
(516) 277-9310
Concord Court is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Concord Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Nyc Comm. On Human Rights - Staten Island Community Service Center - Staten Island

60 Bay Street, 7th Floor
Staten Island, NY - 10301
718-390-8506
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Richmond County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1090
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Northfield Community Local Development Corporation - Staten Island

160 Heberton Ave.
Staten Island, NY - 10302
718-442-7351-236
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 Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Richmond County

Neighborhood Housing Services Of Staten Island - Staten Island

1205 Castleton Avenue
Staten Island, NY - 10310
718-442-8080
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 Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Richmond County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): all
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Neighborhood Housing Services Of Staten Island - Staten Island

770 Castleton Ave
Staten Island, NY - 10310
(718)442-8080
NHS REHABILITATES HOUSING AND MIXED-USE PROPERTIES; CONSTRUCTS NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING; PROVIDES PRE AND POST PURCHASE EDUCATION THAT BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES; DEVELOPS GRASS-ROOTS LEADERSHIP THAT PROMOTES THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF NEIGHBORHOODS; CREATES NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF EACH COMMUNITY; AND DEVELOPS NEW PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF STATEN ISLAND....see full details
Richmond County
Non Profit Apartment

Sisters Of Charity Housing Development Corporation - Staten Island

150 Brielle Avenue
Staten Island, NY - 10314
718-477-6803
FOSTER, PLAN, DEVELOP AND COORDINATE THE ACTIVITIES OF AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING....see full details
Richmond County
Non Profit Apartment

Elbee Gardens - Staten Island

1950 Clove Rd
Staten Island, NY - 10304
860-868-2560
Elbee Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Elbee Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Allied Manor - Staten Island

800 Manor Rd
Staten Island, NY - 10314
718-761-8008
Allied Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Allied Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

North Shore Plaza - Staten Island

85 Holland Ave
Staten Island, NY - 10303
718-448-3110
North Shore Plaza is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact North Shore Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fox Hills

Fox Hills - Staten Island

320 Vanderbilt Ave
Staten Island, NY - 10304
(718) 273-7311
Fox Hills is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fox Hills for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Richmond County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Gas, water, heat
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Castleton Park

Castleton Park - Staten Island

185 Saint Marks Pl
Staten Island, NY - 10301
212-406-0030
Castleton Park is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Castleton Park for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): $2186.61 for one bedroom
No only that they are income based
1100
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All
All utilities except cable
Light and gas
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Seaside Plaza Apartments

Seaside Plaza Apartments - Staten Island

20 Father Capodanno Blvd, Suite 1E
Staten Island, NY - 10305
(516) 277-9310
Seaside Plaza is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Seaside Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Terrace Gardens Iii

Terrace Gardens Iii - Staten Island

195 Steuben St
Staten Island, NY - 10304
(718)448-6100
Terrace Gardens Iii is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Terrace Gardens Iii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Terrace Gardens I - Staten Island

231 Steuben St
Staten Island, NY - 10304
(718)448-6100
Terrace Gardens I is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Terrace Gardens I for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St George Plaza - Staten Island

185 Parkhill Ave
Staten Island, NY - 10304
(718)448-6100
St George Plaza is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St George Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Parkhill Ii Apartments - Staten Island

240 Parkhill Ave
Staten Island, NY - 10304
(718) 448-6100
Parkhill Ii Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Parkhill Ii Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Lights
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Parkhill I Apartments - Staten Island

140 Parkhill Ave
Staten Island, NY - 10304
(718) 448-6100
Parkhill I Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Parkhill I Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Seaview Manor - Staten Island

150 Brielle Ave
Staten Island, NY - 10314
(516) 486-1000
Seaview Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Seaview Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Myrtle Mews Apartments - Staten Island

101 Myrtle Ave
Staten Island, NY - 10310
(516) 486-1000
Myrtle Mews Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Myrtle Mews Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Garden Manor Apartment - Staten Island

250 Park Ave
Staten Island, NY - 10302
(516) 486-1000
Garden Manor Apartment is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Garden Manor Apartment for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Castleton Manor - Staten Island

35 Gordon St
Staten Island, NY - 10304
(516) 486-1000
Castleton Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Castleton Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Carmel Apartments - Staten Island

61 Carmel Ct
Staten Island, NY - 10304
(516) 486-1000
Carmel Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Carmel Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Richmond Gardens - Staten Island

247 Jersey St
Staten Island, NY - 10301
(516) 466-6520
Richmond Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Richmond Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Richmond County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 2,200
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): heat\hot water
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Staten Island, 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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