450 Burt St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Connor Bailey| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| $545 - 740 per Month† | 1 - 3 Beds | 1 Bath | - |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Freedom Commons is a mixed-income development providing emergency, transitional, affordable, and supporting housing to residents of the Syracuse community. The mission of the project is to address broad community needs related to quality, health-supporting affordable housing while providing housing and services for justice-involved individuals and their families in an effort to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. CCA developed this multi-phase housing model in partnership with the Syracuse Housing Authority, and with technical assistance from The Fortune Society.
Participant-centered, comprehensive reentry services provided include education, recovery, employment, civic restoration, housing support, and case management. Program participation is required for Academy residents and available to those living in the permanent Freedom Commons apartments. Additional amenities include a computer lab and learning center, laundry facilities, a community meeting space, and a communal dining area.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Freedom Commons does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom (1/1) | - | $545† |
| Two Bedroom (2/1) | - | $625† |
| Three Bedroom (3/1) | - | $740† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,700 / year | $37,350 / year | $42,000 / year | $46,650 / year | $50,400 / year | $54,150 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,700 / year | $37,350 / year | $42,000 / year | $46,650 / year | $50,400 / year | $54,150 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,240 / year | $44,820 / year | $50,400 / year | $55,980 / year | $60,480 / year | $64,980 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Freedom Commons have a waiting list?
Freedom Commons probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Freedom Commons?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
In addition to Freedom Commons, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Syracuse?
In addition to Freedom Commons, we list 85 other affordable properties in Syracuse. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 7445 affordable units in Syracuse.
When was the Freedom Commons listing last updated?
Freedom Commons listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/01/2023 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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