This housing agency serves Central Islip, Islip, Oakdale, New York.
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| Closed: Islip, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Closed: Town of Islip Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Town of Islip Housing Authority (TIHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one month from February 2017 until March 2017. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
There were three ways to apply during the opening period:
Once the application has been completed, it must have been mailed. Applications must have been postmarked between February 22, 2017 and March 24, 2017. Applications postmarked outside of these dates were not accepted.
Please note: Preferences have not yet been confirmed, and it is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list. However, the most recently available TIHA Admin Plan (dated 2015) states that applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences, and there are preferences for those who live, work, have been hired to work, or attend school in Islip; veterans; and working families. We have left a message with the TIHA for confirmation, and will update this page when more information becomes available.
For more information, visit the TIHA website, or call the office at (631) 589-7100.
The Town of Islip Housing Authority (TIHA) is not accepting Public Housing waiting list applications at this time.
For more information, visit the TIHA website, or call the office at (631) 589-7100.
Town of Islip Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,386 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.
963 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY
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Town of Islip Housing Authority serves 1,142 low-income households. The agency manages 1,465 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Town of Islip Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Town of Islip Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 274 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Town of Islip Housing Authority.
There are 890 female-headed renter households living in Town of Islip Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Town of Islip Housing Authority.
| Black | 423 |
| Native American | 11 |
| White | 423 |
| Hispanic | 297 |
There are 548 households headed by seniors served by the Town of Islip Housing Authority. Senior households are 48% of households in Town of Islip Housing Authority housing.
There are 445 persons with disabilities living in Town of Islip Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 39% of households served by the Town of Islip Housing Authority.
The Town of Islip Housing Authority is rated as a high 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.
Town of Islip Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 22, 2017 and closed on March 24, 2017.
Keep a record of past landlord issues.
Having some marks on your rental history will not disqualify you from federal housing, but be prepared to explain situations like an eviction.Takesha Powell says:
"Affordable Housing Online is a great resource that provides a lot of helpful links to get low-income and affordable housing."