Freedom Commons

450 Burt St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
$575 - 780 per Month^†	1 - 3 Beds	1 Bath	-

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Waitlist Forecast

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 community that consists of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedrooms units, 6 of which are fully accessible and adapted for individuals with mobility impairments and 3 of which are adapted for individuals with hearing or vision impairments. Being developed with Norstar Development USA, Freedom Commons received funding from New York State Housing Trust Fund, OTDA Homeless Housing Assistance Programs (HHAP), KeyBank, and Key Community Development Corporation (KCDC) LIHC Equity, and NYSERDA Incentives.

The project is predominately affordable housing for those with incomes at or below 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). Approximately 11 of the units are permanent supportive housing reserved for formerly homeless individuals and/or families who have had some involvement with the justice system and whose income is at or below 30% of AMI.

Dave's Thoughts On Freedom Commons

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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Freedom Commons Amenities

Computer Lab
Community Room
Refrigerator
Oven and Range
Laundry Facility
Heat and Air
Community Kitchen

Units at Freedom Commons

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
One Bedroom (1/1)	-	$575^†
Two Bedroom (2/1)	-	$662^†
Three Bedroom (3/1)	-	$780^†

Income Qualification for Freedom Commons

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

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.

FAQs for Freedom Commons

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 113 other affordable properties in Syracuse. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 8058 affordable units in Syracuse.

When was the Freedom Commons listing last updated?

Freedom Commons listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 05/20/2024 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.