Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Clinton County, New York
Clinton County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,205 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,003 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.17 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,205
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 50% less than in New York
- Typical rent
- $1,003
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 38% less than in New York
- Wage needed
- $23.17
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $48,200 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 12% less than in New York
Only here
Renting in Clinton County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, St. Lawrence County has the lowest typical rent ($818), 18% below the $1,003 in Clinton County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Clinton County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Clinton County was $1,279 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $936 | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $942 | $18.12 | $37,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,205 | $23.17 | $48,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,436 | $27.62 | $57,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,630 | $31.35 | $65,200 |
HUD area: Clinton County, NY. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 31 ZIP codes in Clinton County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,130 in 12923 to $1,810 in 12903. 10 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,205).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 12901 | Clinton County, NY | $990 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $1,720 |
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| 12903 | Clinton County, NY | $1,410 | $1,410 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,450 |
| 12910 | Clinton County, NY | $900 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,570 |
| 12911 | Clinton County, NY | $990 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,790 |
| 12911 | Essex County, NY | $990 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,790 |
| 12912 | Clinton County, NY | $890 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,620 |
| 12912 | Essex County, NY | $890 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,620 |
| 12912 | Franklin County, NY | $890 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,620 |
| 12918 | Clinton County, NY | $910 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,400 | $1,580 |
| 12919 | Clinton County, NY | $970 | $980 | $1,250 | $1,490 | $1,690 |
| 12921 | Clinton County, NY | $920 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
| 12923 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 12924 | Clinton County, NY | $950 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,450 | $1,650 |
| 12929 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 12933 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 12934 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 12935 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 12952 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 12955 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 12955 | Franklin County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 12958 | Clinton County, NY | $930 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,620 |
| 12959 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| 12962 | Clinton County, NY | $990 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,730 |
| 12972 | Clinton County, NY | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,750 |
| 12972 | Essex County, NY | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,750 |
| 12978 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,520 |
| 12979 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 12981 | Clinton County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,520 |
| 12981 | Franklin County, NY | $880 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,520 |
| 12985 | Clinton County, NY | $930 | $950 | $1,210 | $1,450 | $1,650 |
| 12992 | Clinton County, NY | $920 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
- 12901 · Clinton County, NY $1,270$1,510
- 12903 · Clinton County, NY $1,810$2,160
- 12910 · Clinton County, NY $1,160$1,380
- 12911 · Clinton County, NY $1,310$1,570
- 12911 · Essex County, NY $1,310$1,570
- 12912 · Clinton County, NY $1,180$1,420
- 12912 · Essex County, NY $1,180$1,420
- 12912 · Franklin County, NY $1,180$1,420
- 12918 · Clinton County, NY $1,170$1,400
- 12919 · Clinton County, NY $1,250$1,490
- 12921 · Clinton County, NY $1,180$1,410
- 12923 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12924 · Clinton County, NY $1,220$1,450
- 12929 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12933 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12934 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12935 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12952 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12955 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12955 · Franklin County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12958 · Clinton County, NY $1,200$1,430
- 12959 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12962 · Clinton County, NY $1,280$1,530
- 12972 · Clinton County, NY $1,290$1,540
- 12972 · Essex County, NY $1,290$1,540
- 12978 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12979 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12981 · Clinton County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12981 · Franklin County, NY $1,130$1,350
- 12985 · Clinton County, NY $1,210$1,450
- 12992 · Clinton County, NY $1,180$1,410
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Clinton County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in New York, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
10,283 households rent in Clinton County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 21%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Clinton 46%
- New York 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Clinton County
HUD lists 16 properties with homes for low-income households in Clinton County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 5
- HUD-assisted
- 8
- public housing
- 3
1,352 homes in all; 1,320 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- John Collins Park Public housing 42 Bushey Blvd, Plattsburgh 12901 335 low-income homes · Run by Plattsburgh Housing Authority · Average payment: $507 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (518) 561-0720
- Lakeview Towers Public housing 34 Flynn Ave, Plattsburgh 12901 223 homes, 220 low-income · Run by Plattsburgh Housing Authority · Average payment: $431 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (518) 561-0720
- New York Rural Preservation Tax credit (LIHTC) 47 Hopkinton Tpke, Au Sable Forks 12912 246 homes, 217 low-income · 1 bd: 100 · 2 bd: 118 · In service since 2015
- Beekman Towers HUD-assisted 50 Truman Ave, Plattsburgh 12901 124 low-income homes · For older adults · (518) 561-7770
- Homesteads on Ampersand Tax credit (LIHTC) 49 Ampersand Dr, Plattsburgh 12901 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities
- Champlain Family Housing HUD-assisted 11 Carriere Way, Rouses Point 12979 56 low-income homes · For families · (518) 297-6911
- Keeseville Country Gardens HUD-assisted 164 Hill St, Keeseville 12944 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (518) 834-7725
- Hortense Sterns Apartments Public housing Plattsburgh 12901 46 low-income homes · Run by Plattsburgh Housing Authority · Average payment: $363 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (518) 561-0720
- Connecticut Court II Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 Peaceful Way, Plattsburgh 12903 40 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2019 · For people with disabilities
- Catherine Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 74 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh 12901 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2010
- White Pine Commons I Tax credit (LIHTC) 47 Nightengale Dr, Plattsburgh 12901 31 low-income homes · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Apple Valley Senior HUD-assisted A7 Apple Valley Dr, Peru 12972 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (518) 643-6766
- Arthur L. LeFevre Senior Apartments HUD-assisted 173 Rand Hill Rd, Morrisonville 12962 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (518) 561-1762
- Northern Housing HUD-assisted 1 Northern Tier Way, Champlain 12919 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (518) 298-3733
- EA & BJ Bechard Sr. Housing HUD-assisted 16 Manor Dr, Rouses Point 12979 18 low-income homes · For older adults · (518) 397-4101
- Breezy Acres HUD-assisted 28 Glenns Way, Ellenburg Center 12934 10 low-income homes · For older adults · (518) 594-7249
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Clinton County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Clinton County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,050 | $33,400 | $53,450 |
| 2 people | $22,900 | $38,200 | $61,050 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,950 | $68,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,700 | $76,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,550 | $82,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,350 | $88,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,150 | $94,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,000 | $100,750 |
Area median income: $95,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Clinton County, NY. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $842 – $1,030
- 1 bedroom $848 – $1,036
- 2 bedrooms $1,085 – $1,326
- 3 bedrooms $1,292 – $1,580
- 4 bedrooms $1,467 – $1,793
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Plattsburgh Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 225 vouchers · 601 public housing units (518) 561-0720 Plattsburgh Housing Authority: mark@phaplattsburgh.com
Housing agencies in New York Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in New York
What New York law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law §7-108(1-a)(a)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 14 days
- N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law §7-108(1-a)(e)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law §711(2)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30, 60, or 90 days, depending on the case
- N.Y. Real Prop. Law §226-c(1)(a), (2)
- Only a court order can remove youN.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law §768(1)(a)
- Protection from retaliationN.Y. Real Prop. Law §223-b(1)
- Protection related to immigration statusN.Y. Exec. Law §296(5)(a)(3)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Clinton County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Clinton County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Friends of the North Country
1387 Hardscrabble Rd, Cadyville
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Home improvement and repairs
- and 4 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Clinton County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in New York, the average home bill was $140 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$2,410
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,205
- Security deposit
- $1,205
- Total
- $2,410
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Clinton County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $936; 1 bedroom: $942; 2 bedrooms: $1,205; 3 bedrooms: $1,436; 4 bedrooms: $1,630. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Clinton County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,205) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.17 an hour full time, or $48,200 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Clinton County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $47,700 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Clinton County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,085 and $1,326 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Clinton County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,130 in 12923 to $1,810 in 12903. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Clinton County?
HUD lists 16 properties with homes for low-income households in Clinton County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Clinton County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Clinton County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in New York, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).