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Discover affordable housing in Queens County where there are 19+ 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.
26-14 Jackson Ave, New York City, New York 11101
bedStudio-2
54-17 101st Street, New York City, New York 11368
bedStudio-1
5425 101ST ST, Queens, New York 11368
bedStudio-1
15555 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach, New York 11414
434 Beach 54th St, Far Rockaway, New York 11692
3411 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, New York 11691
bed1
45-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway, New York 11691
bedStudio-3
9222 Holland Avenue, Queens, New York 11693
bed2-3
146 Beach 24th St, New York City, New York 11691
bed1-2
switch_access_shortcutShort Wait
paymentSubsidized
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
46-09 11th St, New York City, New York 11101
bedStudio-2
137-139 45th Ave, New York City, New York 11355
bedStudio-1
334 Beach St, New York City, New York 0
bed1-3
9010 150th St, New York City, New York 11357
bed1
80-97 Cypress Ave, New York City, New York 11385
bedStudio-2
82-41 Parson Boulevard, New York City, New York 11432
bedStudio-3
22 LORETTA RD, Far Rockaway, New York 11691
127-10 Locust Manor Lane, New York City, New York 11434
bedStudio-3
126-30 Locust Manor Lane, Queens, New York 11434
bed1-3
payment$823-2259/mo.
109 Sutphin Blvd, New York City, New York 11435
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Queens County, New York
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.
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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Reported On April 3rd, 2024 byNathan Brunet
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment InQueens County, New York
$52.12/hour
(+247%) more thanNew York minimum wage and
$44.87(+619%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Queens County, New York?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs atlocal levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within theirjurisdiction.
New York City Housing Authority
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Mainstream Voucher programs for Queens County, New York.
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Queens County, New York.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeownership programs for Queens County, New York.
Go to theNew YorkPublic Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Queens County.
How many renters live in Queens County, New York?
The County of Queens County haspeople living in households.
There are renters living inrenter households in thisCounty. Renters make up 51.14percent of the population living in Queens County.
What is the rental market like in Queens County, New York?
There are an estimated housing units in theQueens County area. Of these, units are rentalhomes, making up percent of the housing market. Forevery renter household in Queens County, New York, there are1.04 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Queens County?
The rental vacancy rate in Queens County is 3 percent.This is alower than averagevacancy rate.When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as morepeoplecompete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Queens County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Queens County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 44,417 159,403 159,388 86,968 11,974 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Queens County
A large number of apartments in Queens County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and youngprofessionalsespecially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Queens County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - rangesfrom $2,386 to $3,700. FMRs areupdated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $2,386 One BR $2,451 Two BR $2,752 Three BR $3,434 Four BR $3,700 2024 Fair Market Rents in Queens County, New York
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Queens County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s FairMarket Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find aqualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shortersearch times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR Studio 21,884 49 percent One BR 59,649 37 percent Two BR 40,923 26 percent Rental Units Below FMR in Queens County, New York
How many affordable rental units are in Queens County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households inQueens County, New York including the following: Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.Federal Program Unit Count Low Income Housing Tax Credit Public Housing Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance Section 236 Rental Assistance Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Tracked Units by Federal Program in Queens County, New York
Income Based Apartments in Queens County, New York
Queens County features 810 income based apartments.Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent andutilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Queens County, New York
There are 1,261 rent subsidized apartments that do notprovide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Queens County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Queens County, New York
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Queens County landlords$1,100 per month towards rent. The average voucher holdercontributes $500 towards rent inQueens County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Queens County, New York fora two-bedroom apartment is between $2,477 and $3,027.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.comresearch.
Affordable Housing Tip
Housing options for seniors.
Many housing programs have apartments or entire properties restricted to senior residents only, including Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly.
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