Jamaica, NY Low Income Housing

Jamaica, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Jamaica, NY

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, NY

Neighborhood Housing Services Of Jamaica

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 work...see full details
Queens County

Allen A M E Housing Corp - Jamaica

11031 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY - 11433

Better Housing For The General Public...see full details
Queens County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): LIGHT.
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Non Profit Apartment

Allen Affordable Housing Development Fund Corp - Jamaica

11042 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY - 11433
(718)658-6660
Providing Housing For Low Income Families...see full details
Queens County
Non Profit Apartment

Northeastern Conference House - Jamaica

131-10 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY - 11434
718-712-2878
Northeastern Conference House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Northeastern Conference House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Baisley Park Gardens - Jamaica

125-60 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY - 11434
718-322-1741
Baisley Park Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Baisley Park Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 800
1800
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Lights&gas
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Calvary Baptist Church Houses Senior Housing

Calvary Baptist Church Houses Senior Housing - Jamaica

160-60 Claude Avenue
Jamaica, NY - 11433
718-657-5653
CALBAC is a 100-unit development consisting of 25 studio apartments and 74 one-bedroom apartments and 1 two-bedroom apartment for the Resident Superintendent. Applicants must be 62 years of age and over or disabled, and meet income eligibility requirements. The project is financed under Section 202/Section 8 of the National Housing Act, and is regulated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Rent charges and operating methods are also regulated by HUD.*Currently CALB...see full details
Queens County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Greater Allen Cathedral Sr. Residence

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
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Allen Senior Citizen Housing

Allen Senior Citizen Housing - Jamaica

16601 Linden Blvd
Jamaica, NY - 11434
(718) 523-1865
Allen Senior Citizens Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Allen Senior Citizens Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St Pius V Senior Housing

St Pius V Senior Housing - Jamaica

105-12 Liverpool St
Jamaica, NY - 11435
(718) 722-6000
St Pius V Senior Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St Pius V Senior Hsg for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Carter Community House - Jamaica

112-25 167th St
Jamaica, NY - 11433
(718) 463-1200
Carter Community House is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Carter Community House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Queens County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

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
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 1700.
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Jamaica, 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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