White Plains, NY Low Income Housing

White Plains, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in White Plains, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in White Plains, 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 White Plains, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in White Plains, 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 White Plains, 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 White Plains, New York - Westchester County

Studio Apartments $1,669
One Bedroom Apartments $2,029
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,515
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,782

List of Low Income Housing in or near White Plains, NY

Station Plaza

Station Plaza - White Plains

76 S. Lexington Ave.
White Plains, NY - 10606
(914) 592-5434
Station Plaza is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Station Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Westchester County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Greenburgh Housing Authority

Greenburgh Housing Authority - White Plains

9 Maple Street
White Plains, NY - 10603
(914) 946-2110
Greenburgh 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 pleas...see full details
Westchester County
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White Plains Housing Authority - White Plains

223 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
White Plains, NY - 10601
(914)949-6462
White Plains 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 el...see full details
Westchester County

Birnam Wood Associates Ltd - White Plains

470 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY - 10605
(914)428-4507
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH LOW AND MODERATE INCOMES....see full details
Westchester County
Non Profit Apartment

Gha Community Development Corporation - White Plains

9 Maple St
White Plains, NY - 10603
(914)946-2110
The Greenburgh Housing Development Corp Is Dedicated To Assist The Poor And Distressed By Providing Affordable Housing Opportunities For Low And Moderate Income Families And Individuals....see full details
Westchester County
Non Profit Apartment

Sisters Of The Divine Compassion

Sisters Of The Divine Compassion - White Plains

Good Counsel Convent
White Plains, NY - 10603
(914)949-2950
Founded In The Archdiocese Of New York As A Roman Catholic Community Of Women Religious, The Sisters Of The Divine Compassion Began By Teaching Immigrant Street Children Employable Skills And Catechism Lessons In Lower Manhattan. In 1890 The Sisters Re-Located The Now Boarding School Children To White Plains Where They Built A School, A Convent, And A Chapel, Later Expanding Their Educational Program To Fully-Accredited Schools From Kindergarten To College. Today The Community Of 111 Sisters Als...see full details
Westchester County
Non Profit Apartment

Armory Plaza - White Plains

35 South Broadway
White Plains, NY - 10601
914-946-7706
Armory Plaza is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Armory Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Westchester County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Battle Hill Houses

Battle Hill Houses - White Plains

1315 Harmon St
White Plains, NY - 10606
(914)347-3333
Battle Hill Houses is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Battle Hill Houses for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Westchester County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Franklin Windsor Apartments

Franklin Windsor Apartments - White Plains

40 Windsor Ter
White Plains, NY - 10601
(914)592-5434
Franklin Windsor Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Franklin Windsor Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Westchester County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Madison House Apartments

Madison House Apartments - White Plains

70 Ferris Ave
White Plains, NY - 10603
(914) 592-5434
Madison House Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Madison House Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Westchester County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

40 Mitchell Place

40 Mitchell Place - White Plains

40 Mitchell Pl
White Plains, NY - 10601
(914) 328-7511
40 Mitchell Place is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact 40 Mitchell Place for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Westchester County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lake Street Apartments

Lake Street Apartments - White Plains

150 Lake St
White Plains, NY - 10604
(914) 592-5434
Lake Street Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lake Street Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Westchester County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fairview Manhattan Park

Fairview Manhattan Park - White Plains

33 Oak St
White Plains, NY - 10603
(914)428-2274
Fairview Manhattan Park is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fairview Manhattan Park for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Westchester County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in White Plains, 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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