2024	Median Family Income	2024 Yearly Income Limit	2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income Limits		Category	1	2	3	4	5
Queens County, NY	$97,600	Very Low Income (50%)	$54,350	$62,150	$69,900	$77,650	$83,850
Extremely Low Income (30%)	$32,650	$37,300	$41,950	$46,600	$50,350
Low Income (80%)	$87,100	$99,550	$111,950	$124,400	$134,350

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Far Rockaway, NY

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Far Rockaway, NY. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Far Rockaway, NY Queens County

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$2386	Estimated $715.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$2451	Estimated $735.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$2752	Estimated $825.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$3434	Estimated $1,030.20 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In Far Rockaway, NY

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Wavecrest Apartments Ii

146 Beach 24th St
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 122
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 122
1 Bedroom apartments 86
2 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Ocean Park

125 Beach 17th St
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 602
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 602
1 Bedroom apartments 300
2 Bedroom apartments 252
3 Bedroom apartments 50
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Allen By The Bay Senior H

2220 Loretta Rd
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 66
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 66
1 Bedroom apartments 65
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Seaview Towers

331 Beach 31st. Street
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 460
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 460
1 Bedroom apartments 190
2 Bedroom apartments 156
3 Bedroom apartments 76
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Gateways Apartments

1409 Gateway Boulevard
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 365
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 365
1 Bedroom apartments 159
2 Bedroom apartments 152
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES

Oceanview Heyson

Far Rockaway, NY - 11695
Total Apartment Units: 19
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 19
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2012

Oceanview, Oceanside, Heyson Gardens

249 Beach 15th Street
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 328
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 328
1 Bedroom apartments 142
2 Bedroom apartments 141
3 Bedroom apartments 45
Years In Service Since: 2012

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Far Rockaway, NY

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Queens County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Greenport Apartments

1450 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 365
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Seagirt Housing

19-15 Seagirt Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 152
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Oceanview And Heyson Gardens

249 Beach 15th St
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 328
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

New Haven Towers

2210-16 New Haven Ave
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 153
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

New Haven Plaza

267 Beach 14th St
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 344
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Israel Senior Citizen Housing I & Ii

19-25 Seagirt Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Total Apartment Units: 513
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Brookdale Village Apartments

125 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY - 11691
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 547
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Far Rockaway, NY

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Queens County Public Housing Authority.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Far Rockaway, NY.