Freeport Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Freeport, New York.

Waiting List
Closed: Freeport, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Freeport Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Freeport, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Freeport Housing Authority (FHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from April 3, 2023, until April 14, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Pick up an application in person at the FHA office.

Once the paper application was completed, it must have been either:

  1. Postmarked and mailed to the the FHA office.
  2. Dropped off at the FHA office.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the FHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the FHA notice on March 29, 2023.

Closed: Freeport Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

About The Agency

Freeport Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 561 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

3 Buffalo Avenue, Freeport, NY

(516) 623-2508

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Freeport Housing Authority?

Freeport Housing Authority serves 448 low-income households. The agency manages 315 Housing Choice Vouchers and 247 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Freeport Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 86 percent of households served by Freeport Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Freeport Housing Authority households.

How many Freeport Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 103 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Freeport Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Freeport Housing Authority?

There are 327 female-headed renter households living in Freeport Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Freeport Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Freeport Housing Authority renters?

Black 157
White 31
Hispanic 260

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Freeport Housing Authority?

There are 268 households headed by seniors served by the Freeport Housing Authority. Senior households are 60% of households in Freeport Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Freeport Housing Authority housing?

There are 143 persons with disabilities living in Freeport Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 32% of households served by the Freeport Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Freeport Housing Authority?

The Freeport Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Freeport Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Freeport Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 3, 2023 and closed on April 14, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Freeport Housing Authority

Rev. Madden Senior Ctz. Apartments

240 S Main St, Freeport, New York 11520

Dr E Mitchell Mallette

100 N Main St, Freeport, New York 11520

Moxey a Rigby

25 Buffalo Ave, Freeport, New York 11520

Awr - Scattered Sites

87 Leonard Ave, Freeport, New York 11520