Affordable Housing In Binghamton
Broome County,
New York
21 Low Income Apartment Communities In Binghamton
Lincoln Court Apartments
Metro Plaza Apartments
Broome County
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Binghamton, New York
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Binghamton, New York
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Binghamton Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Binghamton, New York
There are 21 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,408 affordable apartments for rent in Binghamton, New York.
Income Based Apartments in Binghamton, New York
Binghamton features 1,189 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Binghamton, New York
There are 219 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Binghamton.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Binghamton, New York
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Binghamton landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Binghamton.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Binghamton, New York for a two-bedroom apartment is between $770 and $941.
2022 Binghamton, New York Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, New York Fair Market Rent | $634 | $668 | $855 | $1,136 | $1,255 |
| Binghamton, New York Payment Standard Range | $571 to $697 | $601 to $735 | $770 to $941 | $1,022 to $1,250 | $1,130 to $1,381 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Binghamton, NY Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 21 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,408 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,189 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
Binghamton is a city in Broome County, New York with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in Binghamton are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Binghamton
The median gross income for households in Binghamton is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In Binghamton
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Binghamton, the AMI is calculated from all households within Broome County.
In Binghamton, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $70,800
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Binghamton
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Binghamton
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Binghamton AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,200 | $17,420 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Binghamton AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,350 | $28,950 | $32,550 | $36,150 | $39,050 | $41,950 | $44,850 | $47,750 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Binghamton AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,500 | $46,300 | $52,100 | $57,850 | $62,500 | $67,150 | $71,750 | $76,400 |
