Far Rockaway, NY Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Far Rockaway, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in Far Rockaway, 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 Far Rockaway, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Far Rockaway, 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 Far Rockaway, 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 Far Rockaway, New York - Queens County

Studio Apartments $2,386

One Bedroom Apartments $2,451

Two Bedroom Apartments $2,752

Three Bedroom Apartments $3,434

List of Low Income Housing in or near Far Rockaway, NY

Rockaway Development And Revitalization Corporation - Far Rockaway

1920 Mott Ave
Far Rockaway, NY -
718-327-5300-227
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Queens County

Margert Community Corporation - Far Rockaway

325 Beach 37th Street
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
718-471-3724
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 Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Queens County

Margert Community Corp - Far Rockaway

325 Beach 37th Street
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
(718)471-3724
Margert Community Corporation Was Founded In 1980 By The R.C. Parishes Of St. Mary, Star Of The Sea, In Far Rockaway, And St. Gertrude's, In Edgemere. The Purpose Of The Corporation Is To Enable These Parishes To Serve Their Communities In The Areas Of Housing, Senior Citizens, And Youth Concerns. The Focus Of Our Work Is To Assist Poor And Lower Income Individuals And Families, And In This Way To Bring Good News, In A Practical Manner, To The Poor. We Are Currently Involved In Study And Plans T...see full details
Queens County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): $1,350
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Non Profit Apartment

New Century Community Development Corporation - Far Rockaway

20-37 Seagirt Blvd Ste 1E
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
(718)774-3512
The Mission Of NCCDC Is To A) Assist With The Development Of New York City's Poor Neighborhoods Into Viable And Sustainable Communities By Promoting The Development & Management Of Decent, Affordable Housing, Businesses, Employment Opportunities, Educational Enrichment And Information Technology Centers & Other Community Services; B) Assist New Immigrants Of African Descent To Adjust To The Mainstream And Avoid Becoming Public Charges....see full details
Queens County

Non Profit Apartment

Greenport Apartments - Far Rockaway

1450 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
718-327-6047
Greenport Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Greenport Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County

Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): GAS AND ELECTRICITY
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