Grafton, NY Low Income Housing

Grafton, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Grafton, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in Grafton, 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 Grafton, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Grafton, 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 Grafton, 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 Grafton, New York - Rensselaer County

Studio Apartments $1,079
One Bedroom Apartments $1,313
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,598
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,764

List of Low Income Housing in or near Grafton, NY

American Housing Foundation - Troy

317 Brick Church Rd
Troy, NY - 12180
518-279-3810
Develop, Own And Operate Affordable Housing...see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 7.41 miles from Grafton

Non Profit Apartment

Lansingburgh Apartments - Troy

41 114th St
Troy, NY - 12182
518 235-9388
Lansingburgh Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lansingburgh Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 11.26 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. Jude Apartments - Wynantskill

50 Dana Ave
Wynantskill, NY - 12198
518 283-5690
St. Jude Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St. Jude Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 11.29 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Opec Housing - Troy

79 102nd St
Troy, NY - 12180
(518) 274-3110
Opec Housing is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Opec Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 11.52 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Van Schoonhoven Square - Affordable Senior Housing - Waterford

1 Van Schoonhoven Square
Waterford, NY - 12188
(518) 235-0514
Van Schoonhoven Square is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Van Schoonhoven Square for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 11.78 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Village at Sunnyside Apartments - Troy

104 W Sunnyside Way
Troy, NY - 12180
518-389-2600
This new construction, senior independent living community is not a subsidized property but does accept Section 8 and DSS. Office hours are from 9-4 Monday - Friday. We have 1 bedroom apartments ranging from $750-$800, and 2 bedroom apartments ranging from $875-1005. The following amenities are included: Central Air, energy efficient heat, elevator, on-site laundry, community room with TV, out door back deck, private off-street parking, camera facility. ...see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 11.89 miles from Grafton


Tapestry on the Hudson - Troy

599 River Street
Troy, NY - 12180
(518) 268-2501
Welcome to our newly crafted Green, service oriented community with unmatched features and amenities! Tapestry on the Hudson offers you a distinctive place to call home, where you can easily express your creative spirit and connect with the local community. Our neighborhood features many local hot spots that you, friends, and family can enjoy. Our unique 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes offer a combination of modern and green-focused features that redefine sustainable living in Troy. Our residents have green-focused features that ensure energy systems are operating optimally so residents continue to reap the benefits over time and lower their carbon footprints. We offer an unmatched affordable community in Troy, N.Y. Rents -1 bedrooms $757-$794 2 bedroom $894-$1,040 Income Restrictions:1 occupant $22,710-$51,660 2 occupants $22,710-$59,040 3 occupants $26,820-$66,420 4 occupants $26,820-$73,800Call today! Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Closed: Sat and Sun Most apartments these days have waiting lists. We provide this listing so you can contact them directly at the number provided to see if you can apply and qualify to live here. If you find this listing is no longer low income, or the phone number is incorrect, please contact us using the online form below. ...see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 12.05 miles from Grafton


Burns Apartments - Troy

720 Federal St
Troy, NY - 12180
518 272-1434
Burns Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Burns Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 12.10 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

O'neil Apartments - Troy

2121 6th Ave
Troy, NY - 12180
518 272-1425
O'neil Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact O'neil Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 12.14 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Troy Towers - Troy

2000 6th St
Troy, NY - 12180
(315) 424-0200
Troy Towers is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Troy Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rensselaer County
Listing Location: 12.15 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Grafton, 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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