Discover affordable housing in New York where there are 750+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
8701 Knowledge Lane , Cicero, New York 13039
3365 E Genesee Rd, Sennett, New York 13021
251 E Main St, Amsterdam, New York 12010
154 Union Square Blvd, North Chili, New York 14514
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
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Short Wait
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
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Subsidized
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Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
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Accepts Vouchers
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Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
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Senior
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Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
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Income Based
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Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
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Accessible
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Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
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Disability
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Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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Naturally Affordable
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Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program. |
Check your waiting list status occasionally.
If you request it, housing agencies are required to confirm if you are still on a waiting list, and some may also state your current position.Josie Shivers says:
"Affordable Housing Online is a very helpful website. I was able to put it in a Section 8 application, and received a letter that I was chosen to be on a waiting list!"