Fresh Meadows, NY Low Income Housing

Fresh Meadows, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Fresh Meadows, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, New York - Queens 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 Fresh Meadows, NY

Psch-oakland Gardens - Oakland Gardens

58-37 Francis Lewis Blvd
Oakland Gardens, NY - 11364
718-445-4700 ex
Psch-oakland Gardens is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Psch-oakland Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 0.74 miles from Fresh Meadows

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

United Help Self Help - Flushing

140-20 45th Ave
Flushing, NY - 11355
(718) 353-6130
United Help Self Help is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact United Help Self Help for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 1.96 miles from Fresh Meadows

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Queens Bnai Brith Houses - Flushing

138-49 Elder Ave
Flushing, NY - 11355
205-639-5160
Queens Bnai Brith Houses is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Queens Bnai Brith Houses for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 2.10 miles from Fresh Meadows

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Affordable Housing Development Fund Corporation - Bayside

36-35 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY - 11361
(718)229-4300
THE PRIMARY PURPOSES OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD THEM....see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 2.13 miles from Fresh Meadows

Non Profit Apartment

Neighborhood Housing Services Of Jamaica - Jamaica

89-70 162nd Street
Jamaica, NY - 11432
718-291-7400
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 Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica works with a wide range of Lenders to provide you with the most affordable loans based on your individual situation. Also to help with special-needs financing loans. The friendly staff at Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica is committed to helping people "Borrow Smart." That means we will take the time to learn about your financial situation, your dreams and goals, and offer you expert advice. Whether you're looking to Purchase, Refinance, Consolidate Debt or Reverse Mortgage, we have the experience to save you money. ...see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 2.40 miles from Fresh Meadows


Grace Houses - Jamaica

155-02 90 Ave
Jamaica, NY - 11432
(516) 285-7500
Grace Houses is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Grace Houses for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 2.47 miles from Fresh Meadows

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

S.h. Houses - Bayside

208-11 26th Ave
Bayside, NY - 11360
718-886-1412
S.h. Houses is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact S.h. Houses for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 2.61 miles from Fresh Meadows

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

New York City Commission On Human Rights - Flushing

136-56 39th Avenue, Room 305
Flushing, NY - 11354
718-886-6162
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 Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English French Russian Spanish...see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 2.62 miles from Fresh Meadows


Greater Allen Cathedral Sr. Residence - Jamaica

10731 166th St
Jamaica, NY - 11433
(718) 740-0416
Greater Allen Cathedral Sr. Residence is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Greater Allen Cathedral Sr. Residence for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 2.76 miles from Fresh Meadows

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Asian Americans For Equality - Flushing

133-04 39th Avenue
Flushing, NY - 11354
718-961-0888
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops 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: Cantonese Chinese Mandarin English...see full details
Queens County
Listing Location: 2.81 miles from Fresh Meadows


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Fresh Meadows, 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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