East Chatham, NY Low Income Housing

East Chatham, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in East Chatham, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in East Chatham, 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 East Chatham, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in East Chatham, 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 East Chatham, 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 East Chatham, New York - Columbia County

Studio Apartments $952
One Bedroom Apartments $1,107
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,392
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,487

List of Low Income Housing in or near East Chatham, NY

Columbia County Habitat For Humanity - Chatham

PO Box 102
Chatham, NY - 12037
(229)924-6935
Habitat For Humanity Is A Nonprofit, Ecumenical Christian Housing Ministry Dedicated To Eliminating Substandard Housing And Homelessness Worldwide And To Making Adequate, Affordable Shelter A Matter Of Conscience And Action. Habitat Invites People From All Faiths And Walks Of Life To Work Together In Partnership, Building Houses With Families In Need....see full details
Columbia County
Listing Location: 5.43 miles from East Chatham

Non Profit Apartment

Harvest Of Hope Foundation, - Stephentown

PO Box 40
Stephentown, NY - 12168
(888)922-4673
In Response To The Limited Aid Available To Those Who Toil The Fields To Bring Us Our Nation's Abundant Crop Of Fruits, Vegetables And Other Foods, The Harvest Of Hope Foundation Distributes Privately Raised Money To Help Migrant Farm Workers And Their Families. Migrant Farm Workers And Their Families Often Travel Thousands Of Miles Annually To Secure Temporary Or Seasonal Agriculture. Yearly Wages Hover Between $7,000 - $12,000, Placing Most Migrant Families In Poverty. Health Insurance Is Not Provided Nor Is Affordable. Working And Housing Conditions Are Often Substandard. Migrant Families Work In Rural, Isolated Areas Of Our Country And, Therefore, Have Little Economic Or Political Cloud To Change Their Working And Living Conditions. As The Only National Foundation To Raise Funds Exclusively For Migrant Families, The Goal Of The Harvest Of Hope Foundation Is To Assist More Migrant Farm Workers And Families In Need So That They Can Secure Better Transportation, Housing, Health Services, Education And Legal Aid....see full details
Columbia County
Listing Location: 12.30 miles from East Chatham

Non Profit Apartment

Riverview Homes - Pittsfield

341 West St
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
413-445-5388
Riverview Homes is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Riverview Homes for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Columbia County
Listing Location: 13.14 miles from East Chatham

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Epworth Arms - Pittsfield

350 West St
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
413-499-1630
Epworth Arms is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Epworth Arms for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Columbia County
Listing Location: 13.15 miles from East Chatham

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bostwick Gardens - Great Barrington

899 Main St
Great Barrington, MA - 01230
413-499-1630
Bostwick Gardens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bostwick Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Columbia County
Listing Location: 13.38 miles from East Chatham

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pittsfield Housing Authority - Pittsfield

65 Columbus Avenue
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
(413) 443-5936
Pittsfield 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
Columbia County
Listing Location: 13.52 miles from East Chatham


Berkshiretown Associates - Pittsfield

176 Columbus Ave
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
413-443-9125
Berkshiretown Associates is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Berkshiretown Associates for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Columbia County
Listing Location: 13.59 miles from East Chatham

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pleasant Pittsfield - Pittsfield

193 Wendell Ave
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
413-584-1460
Pleasant Pittsfield is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pleasant Pittsfield for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Columbia County
Listing Location: 13.60 miles from East Chatham

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bradford St 161 Pittsfield Nsa - Pittsfield

161 Bradford St
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
413-445-6288
Bradford St 161 Pittsfield Nsa is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bradford St 161 Pittsfield Nsa for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Columbia County
Listing Location: 13.66 miles from East Chatham

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Linden Street 85 - Pittsfield

85 Linden St
Pittsfield, MA - 01201
413-445-6288
Linden Street 85 is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Linden Street 85 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Columbia County
Listing Location: 13.67 miles from East Chatham

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in East Chatham, 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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