Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,689 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,255 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $51.71 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,689
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 12% more than in New York
- Typical rent
- $2,255
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 39% more than in New York
- Wage needed
- $51.71
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $107,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 59%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 13% more than in New York
Only here
Renting in Suffolk County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Of the 62 counties in New York, Suffolk County has the highest typical rent: $2,255.
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Suffolk County has the 2nd highest typical household income of the 62 counties in New York ($130,686).
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Suffolk County has the highest typical rent in its area: $2,255, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Nassau County ($2,252).
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Suffolk County has the 3rd highest homeownership rate of the 62 counties in New York (82%).
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At 59%, Suffolk County ranks 4th among the 62 counties in New York for the largest share of rent-burdened renters.
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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk County was $3,352 a month in September 2026: 6.8% more than 12 months ago. 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 | $1,964 | $37.77 | $78,560 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,285 | $43.94 | $91,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,689 | $51.71 | $107,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,458 | $66.50 | $138,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,671 | $70.60 | $146,840 |
HUD area: Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 108 ZIP codes in Suffolk County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,480 in 11706 to $3,850 in 11766. 60 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,689).
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)
| 06390 | $1,950 | $2,270 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11701 | $1,960 | $2,280 | $2,680 | $3,450 | $3,660 |
| 11702 | $2,060 | $2,400 | $2,820 | $3,630 | $3,850 |
| 11703 | $1,850 | $2,150 | $2,530 | $3,250 | $3,450 |
| 11704 | $1,880 | $2,190 | $2,580 | $3,320 | $3,520 |
| 11705 | $2,020 | $2,350 | $2,760 | $3,550 | $3,770 |
| 11706 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11713 | $2,570 | $2,990 | $3,520 | $4,530 | $4,810 |
| 11715 | $2,020 | $2,350 | $2,760 | $3,550 | $3,770 |
| 11716 | $2,140 | $2,490 | $2,930 | $3,770 | $4,000 |
| 11717 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11718 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11719 | $2,210 | $2,570 | $3,020 | $3,880 | $4,120 |
| 11720 | $1,880 | $2,190 | $2,580 | $3,320 | $3,520 |
| 11721 | $2,800 | $3,260 | $3,840 | $4,940 | $5,240 |
| 11722 | $2,020 | $2,350 | $2,760 | $3,550 | $3,770 |
| 11724 | $2,330 | $2,700 | $3,180 | $4,090 | $4,340 |
| 11725 | $2,150 | $2,510 | $2,950 | $3,790 | $4,030 |
| 11726 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11727 | $2,200 | $2,560 | $3,010 | $3,870 | $4,110 |
| 11729 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11730 | $2,210 | $2,570 | $3,030 | $3,900 | $4,140 |
| 11731 | $2,000 | $2,330 | $2,740 | $3,520 | $3,740 |
| 11733 | $2,100 | $2,440 | $2,870 | $3,690 | $3,920 |
| 11735 | $1,970 | $2,290 | $2,700 | $3,470 | $3,690 |
| 11738 | $2,420 | $2,810 | $3,310 | $4,260 | $4,520 |
| 11739 | $2,140 | $2,490 | $2,930 | $3,770 | $4,000 |
| 11740 | $1,940 | $2,250 | $2,650 | $3,410 | $3,620 |
| 11741 | $2,100 | $2,440 | $2,870 | $3,690 | $3,920 |
| 11742 | $1,990 | $2,320 | $2,730 | $3,510 | $3,730 |
| 11743 | $2,150 | $2,500 | $2,940 | $3,780 | $4,010 |
| 11746 | $1,810 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11747 | $2,440 | $2,910 | $3,360 | $4,360 | $4,610 |
| 11749 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11751 | $1,980 | $2,300 | $2,710 | $3,490 | $3,700 |
| 11752 | $2,150 | $2,510 | $2,950 | $3,790 | $4,030 |
| 11754 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11755 | $2,000 | $2,330 | $2,740 | $3,520 | $3,740 |
| 11757 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11763 | $2,110 | $2,460 | $2,890 | $3,720 | $3,950 |
| 11764 | $2,270 | $2,650 | $3,120 | $4,010 | $4,260 |
| 11766 | $2,810 | $3,270 | $3,850 | $4,950 | $5,260 |
| 11767 | $1,910 | $2,220 | $2,610 | $3,360 | $3,560 |
| 11768 | $2,020 | $2,350 | $2,770 | $3,560 | $3,780 |
| 11769 | $2,020 | $2,350 | $2,760 | $3,550 | $3,770 |
| 11770 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11772 | $1,860 | $2,160 | $2,540 | $3,270 | $3,470 |
| 11776 | $1,970 | $2,290 | $2,700 | $3,470 | $3,690 |
| 11777 | $2,020 | $2,350 | $2,760 | $3,550 | $3,770 |
| 11778 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11779 | $1,910 | $2,220 | $2,610 | $3,360 | $3,560 |
| 11780 | $1,960 | $2,290 | $2,690 | $3,460 | $3,670 |
| 11782 | $2,040 | $2,370 | $2,790 | $3,590 | $3,810 |
| 11784 | $1,980 | $2,300 | $2,710 | $3,490 | $3,700 |
| 11786 | $2,240 | $2,670 | $3,080 | $4,000 | $4,230 |
| 11787 | $2,330 | $2,710 | $3,190 | $4,100 | $4,360 |
| 11788 | $2,270 | $2,640 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,250 |
| 11789 | $2,530 | $2,950 | $3,470 | $4,460 | $4,740 |
| 11790 | $2,440 | $2,840 | $3,340 | $4,300 | $4,560 |
| 11792 | $2,460 | $2,940 | $3,390 | $4,400 | $4,650 |
| 11794 | $2,440 | $2,840 | $3,340 | $4,300 | $4,560 |
| 11795 | $2,270 | $2,640 | $3,110 | $4,000 | $4,250 |
| 11796 | $2,150 | $2,510 | $2,950 | $3,790 | $4,030 |
| 11798 | $1,920 | $2,230 | $2,630 | $3,380 | $3,590 |
| 11901 | $1,880 | $2,180 | $2,570 | $3,310 | $3,510 |
| 11930 | $2,390 | $2,780 | $3,270 | $4,210 | $4,470 |
| 11931 | $1,880 | $2,180 | $2,570 | $3,310 | $3,510 |
| 11932 | $1,950 | $2,270 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,650 |
| 11933 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,510 | $3,250 | $3,430 |
| 11934 | $1,830 | $2,150 | $2,500 | $3,220 | $3,410 |
| 11935 | $1,880 | $2,180 | $2,570 | $3,310 | $3,510 |
| 11937 | $2,520 | $2,930 | $3,450 | $4,440 | $4,710 |
| 11939 | $2,150 | $2,510 | $2,950 | $3,790 | $4,030 |
| 11940 | $1,970 | $2,290 | $2,700 | $3,470 | $3,690 |
| 11941 | $1,940 | $2,250 | $2,650 | $3,410 | $3,620 |
| 11942 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11944 | $1,810 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11946 | $2,100 | $2,450 | $2,880 | $3,700 | $3,930 |
| 11947 | $1,880 | $2,180 | $2,570 | $3,310 | $3,510 |
| 11948 | $1,950 | $2,270 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,650 |
| 11949 | $1,910 | $2,220 | $2,610 | $3,360 | $3,560 |
| 11950 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11951 | $1,990 | $2,310 | $2,720 | $3,500 | $3,710 |
| 11952 | $1,880 | $2,180 | $2,570 | $3,310 | $3,510 |
| 11953 | $1,830 | $2,150 | $2,510 | $3,230 | $3,430 |
| 11954 | $2,160 | $2,520 | $2,960 | $3,810 | $4,040 |
| 11955 | $1,990 | $2,310 | $2,720 | $3,500 | $3,710 |
| 11956 | $1,880 | $2,180 | $2,570 | $3,310 | $3,510 |
| 11957 | $2,150 | $2,510 | $2,950 | $3,790 | $4,030 |
| 11958 | $1,920 | $2,230 | $2,630 | $3,380 | $3,590 |
| 11959 | $2,780 | $3,230 | $3,800 | $4,890 | $5,190 |
| 11960 | $1,950 | $2,270 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,650 |
| 11961 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,480 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 11962 | $1,950 | $2,270 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,650 |
| 11963 | $2,670 | $3,110 | $3,660 | $4,710 | $5,000 |
| 11964 | $2,630 | $3,070 | $3,610 | $4,650 | $4,930 |
| 11965 | $2,080 | $2,420 | $2,850 | $3,660 | $3,890 |
| 11967 | $1,920 | $2,230 | $2,630 | $3,380 | $3,590 |
| 11968 | $1,910 | $2,230 | $2,620 | $3,370 | $3,580 |
| 11970 | $1,950 | $2,270 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,650 |
| 11971 | $1,950 | $2,270 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,650 |
| 11972 | $1,950 | $2,270 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,650 |
| 11973 | $1,880 | $2,190 | $2,580 | $3,310 | $3,520 |
| 11975 | $2,530 | $2,940 | $3,470 | $4,460 | $4,730 |
| 11976 | $2,130 | $2,490 | $2,920 | $3,760 | $4,000 |
| 11977 | $1,990 | $2,320 | $2,730 | $3,510 | $3,730 |
| 11978 | $1,890 | $2,200 | $2,590 | $3,330 | $3,540 |
| 11980 | $2,400 | $2,790 | $3,280 | $4,220 | $4,480 |
- 06390 $2,670$3,430
- 11701 $2,680$3,450
- 11702 $2,820$3,630
- 11703 $2,530$3,250
- 11704 $2,580$3,320
- 11705 $2,760$3,550
- 11706 $2,480$3,210
- 11713 $3,520$4,530
- 11715 $2,760$3,550
- 11716 $2,930$3,770
- 11717 $2,480$3,210
- 11718 $2,480$3,210
- 11719 $3,020$3,880
- 11720 $2,580$3,320
- 11721 $3,840$4,940
- 11722 $2,760$3,550
- 11724 $3,180$4,090
- 11725 $2,950$3,790
- 11726 $2,480$3,210
- 11727 $3,010$3,870
- 11729 $2,480$3,210
- 11730 $3,030$3,900
- 11731 $2,740$3,520
- 11733 $2,870$3,690
- 11735 $2,700$3,470
- 11738 $3,310$4,260
- 11739 $2,930$3,770
- 11740 $2,650$3,410
- 11741 $2,870$3,690
- 11742 $2,730$3,510
- 11743 $2,940$3,780
- 11746 $2,480$3,210
- 11747 $3,360$4,360
- 11749 $2,480$3,210
- 11751 $2,710$3,490
- 11752 $2,950$3,790
- 11754 $2,480$3,210
- 11755 $2,740$3,520
- 11757 $2,480$3,210
- 11763 $2,890$3,720
- 11764 $3,120$4,010
- 11766 $3,850$4,950
- 11767 $2,610$3,360
- 11768 $2,770$3,560
- 11769 $2,760$3,550
- 11770 $2,480$3,210
- 11772 $2,540$3,270
- 11776 $2,700$3,470
- 11777 $2,760$3,550
- 11778 $2,480$3,210
- 11779 $2,610$3,360
- 11780 $2,690$3,460
- 11782 $2,790$3,590
- 11784 $2,710$3,490
- 11786 $3,080$4,000
- 11787 $3,190$4,100
- 11788 $3,110$4,000
- 11789 $3,470$4,460
- 11790 $3,340$4,300
- 11792 $3,390$4,400
- 11794 $3,340$4,300
- 11795 $3,110$4,000
- 11796 $2,950$3,790
- 11798 $2,630$3,380
- 11901 $2,570$3,310
- 11930 $3,270$4,210
- 11931 $2,570$3,310
- 11932 $2,670$3,430
- 11933 $2,510$3,250
- 11934 $2,500$3,220
- 11935 $2,570$3,310
- 11937 $3,450$4,440
- 11939 $2,950$3,790
- 11940 $2,700$3,470
- 11941 $2,650$3,410
- 11942 $2,480$3,210
- 11944 $2,480$3,210
- 11946 $2,880$3,700
- 11947 $2,570$3,310
- 11948 $2,670$3,430
- 11949 $2,610$3,360
- 11950 $2,480$3,210
- 11951 $2,720$3,500
- 11952 $2,570$3,310
- 11953 $2,510$3,230
- 11954 $2,960$3,810
- 11955 $2,720$3,500
- 11956 $2,570$3,310
- 11957 $2,950$3,790
- 11958 $2,630$3,380
- 11959 $3,800$4,890
- 11960 $2,670$3,430
- 11961 $2,480$3,210
- 11962 $2,670$3,430
- 11963 $3,660$4,710
- 11964 $3,610$4,650
- 11965 $2,850$3,660
- 11967 $2,630$3,380
- 11968 $2,620$3,370
- 11970 $2,670$3,430
- 11971 $2,670$3,430
- 11972 $2,670$3,430
- 11973 $2,580$3,310
- 11975 $3,470$4,460
- 11976 $2,920$3,760
- 11977 $2,730$3,510
- 11978 $2,590$3,330
- 11980 $3,280$4,220
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 Suffolk County, 59% 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.
59%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
91,419 households rent in Suffolk County
- Spend half or more of their income 33%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 41%
Compared with the state and the country
- Suffolk 59%
- New York 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Suffolk County
HUD lists 114 properties with homes for low-income households in Suffolk 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)
- 44
- HUD-assisted
- 71
- public housing
- 1
7,717 homes in all; 6,928 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Brookwood on the Lake HUD-assisted 1507 Round Pond Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma 11779 336 low-income homes · For older adults · (631) 981-5212
- Avery Village HUD-assisted 1100 Village Dr, East Patchogue 11772 301 homes, 300 low-income · For older adults
- Siena Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Bishops Rd, Smithtown 11787 299 homes, 298 low-income · 1 bd: 298 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Siena Village HUD-assisted 1900 Bishops Rd, Smithtown 11787 299 homes, 298 low-income · For older adults
- Island View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Vista View Dr, Farmingville 11738 224 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 136 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2000
- John Wesley Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Aldersgate, Riverhead 11901 220 low-income homes · 1 bd: 168 · 2 bd: 52 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- ST. Josephs Village Senior Citizens HUD-assisted 2000 Boyle Rd, Selden 11784 200 homes, 199 low-income · For older adults
- Brookview Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Commons Way, Deer Park 11729 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 72 · In service since 2002
- Paumanack Village I HUD-assisted 2601 Paumanack Village Dr, Greenlawn 11740 164 low-income homes · For older adults
- Court Plaza Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Hoppen Dr, Central Islip 11722 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 101 · 2 bd: 51 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Baytowne Village HUD-assisted 33 N Clinton Ave, Bay Shore 11706 150 homes, 149 low-income · For older adults
- Medford Hamlet Assisted Living Facility Tax credit (LIHTC) 1529 N Ocean Ave, Medford 11763 136 low-income homes · Studio: 72 · 2 bd: 64 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- River Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 821 E Main St, Riverhead 11901 135 low-income homes · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 92 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Paumanack Village II HUD-assisted 650 Paumanack Village Dr, Greenlawn 11740 126 homes, 125 low-income · For older adults
- Bishop John R. MC Gann Village HUD-assisted 201 Bishop McGann Dr, Central Islip 11722 125 homes, 124 low-income · For older adults
- Martin Luther Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 1 Wartburg Dr, Kings Park 11754 115 homes, 114 low-income · For older adults
- Tradewinds Village HUD-assisted 1 Aldersgate, Riverhead 11901 115 homes, 114 low-income · For older adults
- Medford Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Addison PL, Medford 11763 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 80 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Concern Middle Island Tax credit (LIHTC) 147 Rocky Point Rd, Middle Island 11953 110 low-income homes · Studio: 30 · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2017
- Brentwood Village HUD-assisted 95 2nd Ave, Brentwood 11717 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (631) 231-5858
- ST Anne's Garden Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 2nd Ave, Brentwood 11717 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 99 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, families
- Ruland Road Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Strathmore Way, Melville 11747 117 homes, 93 low-income · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2016
- John Wesley Village III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Aldersgate, Riverhead 11901 92 low-income homes · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Riverview Lofts (riverhead) Tax credit (LIHTC) 221 E Main St, Riverhead 11901 116 homes, 87 low-income · Studio: 31 · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2020
- Patchogue Senior Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Brookwood Ln, East Patchogue 11772 87 low-income homes · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Patchogue Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Brookwood Ln, East Patchogue 11772 87 homes, 86 low-income · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- ST. Pauls Garden HUD-assisted 702 St Pauls Ct, Brentwood 11717 85 homes, 84 low-income · For older adults
- Wincoram Commons I Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Wincoram Way, Coram 11727 98 homes, 83 low-income · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Wincoram Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 700 Wincoram Way, Coram 11727 78 homes, 77 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2016
- Saint Jeanne Jugan Village I HUD-assisted 590 Christopher Ct, Medford 11763 76 low-income homes · For older adults
- George Link Junior Apartments HUD-assisted 1100 George Link Jr Cir, Coram 11727 76 homes, 75 low-income · For older adults
- Bishop Ryan Village HUD-assisted 10 Squiretown Rd, Hampton Bays 11946 75 homes, 74 low-income · For older adults
- Paumanack Village III HUD-assisted 107 Duncan Elder Dr, Greenlawn 11740 75 homes, 74 low-income · For older adults
- Broadway West Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 75 Springfield Rd, Brentwood 11717 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Conifer Village III at Patchogue Tax credit (LIHTC) 3000 Brookwood Cir, East Patchogue 11772 140 homes, 70 low-income · 1 bd: 110 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Paumanack Village V HUD-assisted 100 Adriatic Dr, Melville 11747 69 low-income homes · For older adults
- St. Francis Cabrini Sr. Housing HUD-assisted 134 Middle Country Rd, Coram 11727 65 low-income homes · For older adults
- Northwood Village HUD-assisted 507 W Main St, Patchogue 11772 65 homes, 64 low-income · For older adults
- Paumanack Village IV HUD-assisted 401 Duncan Elder Dr, Greenlawn 11740 62 homes, 61 low-income · For older adults
- Concern Amityville Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Albany Ave, Amityville 11701 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2014 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Paumanack Village VI HUD-assisted Eastside of Old Neck Road, Melville 11747 60 low-income homes · For older adults
- Sandy Hollow Cove Apts + Speonk Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 161 Sandy Hollow Rd, Southampton 11968 66 homes, 59 low-income · Studio: 26 · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2019
- Concern Ronkonkoma Veterans Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 58 Portion Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma 11779 59 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2016
- Wyandanch Rising - Building B Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Station Dr, Wyandanch 11798 86 homes, 53 low-income · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2015
- Wyandanch Rising - Building A Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Station Dr, Wyandanch 11798 91 homes, 52 low-income · Studio: 35 · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Whitman Village Coop HUD-assisted 290 Lowndes Ave, Huntingtn Sta 11746 260 homes, 51 low-income · For families
- Andpress Plaza HUD-assisted 24 Andpress Plz, North Amityville 11701 51 homes, 50 low-income · For families
- Accobanac Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 316 Accabonac Rd, East Hampton 11937 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1998 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Henry Perkins House Tax credit (LIHTC) 260 Osborn Ave, Riverhead 11901 50 low-income homes · Studio: 50 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities
- Krystie Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 865 County Line Rd, Amityville 11701 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Pollack Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 191 Main St, Islip 11751 50 low-income homes · Studio: 50 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities
- South Country Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 270 Patchogue Yaphank Rd, East Patchogue 11772 50 low-income homes · Studio: 50 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Andpress Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Andpress Plz, Amityville 11701 51 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2016
- Windmill Village Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 219 Accabonac Rd, East Hampton 11937 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 47 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Hamilton Village HUD-assisted 750 Allyn Ln, Central Islip 11722 46 low-income homes · For older adults
- Artspace Patchogue (DHCR) Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 Terry St, Patchogue 11772 45 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Riverhead Landings II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1145 Middle Rd, Riverhead 11901 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · In service since 2001
- St. Jeanne Jugan Village II HUD-assisted 590 Christopher Ct, Medford 11763 43 low-income homes · For older adults
- Broadway West II Tax credit (LIHTC) 75 Springfield Rd, Brentwood 11717 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, families
- Peconic Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 W Main St, Riverhead 11901 45 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2018 · For people with disabilities
- Windmill Village Apartments HUD-assisted 207 Accabonac Rd, East Hampton 11937 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults
- Doctors Path Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 641 Doctors Path, Riverhead 11901 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2006 · For families
- St. Michaels Housing HUD-assisted 486 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett 11930 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (631) 324-7195
- Town of Huntington Public housing Melville 11747 40 low-income homes · Run by Town of Huntington Housing Authority · Average payment: $1,130 a month · Average wait: 228 months · (631) 427-6220
- Wisdom Gardens at Maryhaven Tax credit (LIHTC) 115 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station 11776 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2002 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Fairway Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Clubhouse Dr, Patchogue 11772 170 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 125 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 1995
- Hampton Bays Apartments HUD-assisted 57 Springville Rd, Hampton Bays 11946 37 low-income homes · For older adults
- Lincoln Farms HUD-assisted 7 E 9th St, Huntington Station 11746 31 homes, 30 low-income · For families
- Thea Bowman Residence HUD-assisted 145 Schleigel Blvd, Amityville 11701 31 homes, 30 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Woodbridge at Hampton Bays Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Springville Rd, Hampton Bays 11946 29 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 1998 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Options Supported Housing Project HUD-assisted 110 Marshall Dr, Selden 11784 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supported Housing Project VIII HUD-assisted 75 Colony Rd, Port Jefferson Station 11776 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supported Housing Project XV HUD-assisted 689 Hawkins Rd E, Coram 11727 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (631) 361-9020
- Options Supportive HSG II HUD-assisted 89 Canal Rd, Port Jefferson Station 11776 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Share II HUD-assisted 67 5th St, Ronkonkoma 11779 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Share III HUD-assisted 23 Madison St, Rocky Point 11778 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Share V HUD-assisted 72 Riviera Dr, Selden 11784 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (631) 758-0474
- Share XII HUD-assisted 3017 Eagle Ave, Medford 11763 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Share XIII HUD-assisted 21 Duncan Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma 11779 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Eaton Knolls HUD-assisted 1255 Islip Ave, Central Islip 11722 13 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Homes Anew I HUD-assisted 9625 Main Bayview Rd, Southold 11971 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Nassau AHRC Development 2010 HUD-assisted 12 Manor Rd N, Greenlawn 11740 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- New Strides HUD-assisted 12 Aljan Dr, Brentwood 11717 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supported Housing Project V HUD-assisted 16 Buckskin Ln, Selden 11784 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supported Housing Project XI HUD-assisted 30 Adobe Dr, Shirley 11967 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supported Housing Project XII HUD-assisted 74 Morris Ave, Farmingville 11738 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supported Housing Project XIII HUD-assisted 99 Granny Rd, Farmingville 11738 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (631) 361-9020
- Options Supported Housing Project XIV HUD-assisted 10 Beach Ave, Port Jefferson Station 11776 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supportive Housing IX HUD-assisted 56 Drake Ave, Bellport 11713 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Share HUD-assisted 75 Gaymore Rd, Port Jefferson Station 11776 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Share IV HUD-assisted 61 American Ave, Coram 11727 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Share IX HUD-assisted 1 Woodberry Rd, East Patchogue 11772 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Share Vi HUD-assisted 11 Wenmore Ln, Port Jefferson Station 11776 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Share VII HUD-assisted 675 Old Town Rd, Port Jefferson Station 11776 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Share VIII HUD-assisted 68 Oakmont Ave, Selden 11784 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Share XIV HUD-assisted 84 West Ln, Medford 11763 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (631) 758-0467
- TWB Residential Opportunities II HUD-assisted 93 Canal Rd, Port Jefferson Station 11776 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Share XI HUD-assisted 322 Birchwood Rd, Medford 11763 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Wayback Supportive Housing HUD-assisted 227 Smith Avenue, Selden 11784 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Option Western Suffolk HUD-assisted 18 Barkers Ln, South Huntington 11746 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supp HSG IV HUD-assisted 758 Hawkins Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma 11779 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supported Housing Project VI HUD-assisted 2879 Pond Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma 11779 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options Supported Housing Project X HUD-assisted 189 Berkshire Dr, Farmingville 11738 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Options VII HUD-assisted 13 Anne Ln, Central Islip 11722 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Share X HUD-assisted 20 George St, Port Jefferson Station 11776 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Housing Opportunities HUD-assisted 17 19th Ave, Bay Shore 11706 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Housing Opportunities II HUD-assisted 32 Propose Rd, Shirley 11967 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (631) 669-1114
- Option Supported Housing Project III East HUD-assisted 295 Richmond Blvd, Lake Ronkonkoma 11779 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Waverly Residence HUD-assisted 238 Waverly Ave, Medford 11763 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Riverhead Landing Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) Middle RD, Riverhead 11901 156 homes
- Riverhead Landing Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) Middle RD, Riverhead 11901 44 homes
- Copiague Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 56 Railroad Ave, Copiague 11726 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2017
- Gateway Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Lowndes Ave, Huntington Station 11746 In service since 2011
- ST Michael's Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 488 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett 11930 In service since 2013 · For older adults
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
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 Suffolk County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 13 agencies serve in Suffolk 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 |
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| 1 person | $34,550 | $57,550 | $89,700 |
| 2 people | $39,450 | $65,750 | $102,500 |
| 3 people | $44,400 | $73,950 | $115,300 |
| 4 people | $49,300 | $82,150 | $128,100 |
| 5 people | $53,250 | $88,750 | $138,350 |
| 6 people | $57,200 | $95,300 | $148,600 |
| 7 people | $61,150 | $101,900 | $158,850 |
| 8 people | $65,100 | $108,450 | $169,100 |
Area median income: $164,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,768 – $2,160
- 1 bedroom $2,057 – $2,514
- 2 bedrooms $2,420 – $2,958
- 3 bedrooms $3,112 – $3,804
- 4 bedrooms $3,304 – $4,038
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
- Town of Islip Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 1,465 vouchers (631) 589-7100 Town of Islip Housing Authority: jackief@isliphousing.org
- Town of Brookhaven Dept. of Hsg & Comm Dev Section 8 vouchers · 1,053 vouchers (631) 451-6600 Town of Brookhaven Dept. of Hsg & Comm Dev: HCVprogram@brookhavenny.gov
- Town of Babylon Section 8 vouchers · 894 vouchers (631) 893-1040
- Town of Huntington Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 573 vouchers · 40 public housing units (631) 427-6220 Town of Huntington Housing Authority: snakano@huntingtonha.org
- Town of Southampton Section 8 vouchers · 326 vouchers (631) 488-4220 Town of Southampton: Chighsmith@southamptonha.org
- North Fork Hsg Alliance Inc Section 8 vouchers · 289 vouchers (631) 477-1070 North Fork Hsg Alliance Inc: NFHA@aol.com
- Riverhead Housing Development Corproration Section 8 vouchers · 200 vouchers (631) 722-8701 Riverhead Housing Development Corproration: RHDC1@aol.com
- Town of East Hampton Section 8 vouchers · 193 vouchers (631) 267-7896 Town of East Hampton: LNorris@EHamptonNY.gov
- Village of Patchogue CDA Section 8 vouchers · 177 vouchers (631) 475-4300 Village of Patchogue CDA: Dkennedy@Patchoguevillage.gov
- Community Development Corp of Long Island Section 8 vouchers · 125 vouchers (631) 471-1215 Community Development Corp of Long Island: goshea@cdcli.org
- Village of Greenport Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 90 vouchers (631) 477-2391 Village of Greenport Housing Authority: a_gallacher@greenportvillage.org
- Mercy Haven Inc. Section 8 vouchers · 75 vouchers (631) 471-1215 Mercy Haven Inc.: goshea@cdcli.org
- Options for Community Living Section 8 vouchers · 75 vouchers (631) 471-1215 Options for Community Living: goshea@cdcli.org
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 Suffolk County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Suffolk County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Central Islip Civic Council, Inc.
68 Wheeler Rd, Central Islip · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF LONG ISLAND dba Community Development Long Island
1660 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 130, Melville · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Housing Help, Incorporated
147 Matinecock Ct, East Northport · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Suffolk County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Cash to move in
$5,378
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,689
- Security deposit
- $2,689
- Total
- $5,378
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 Suffolk County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,964; 1 bedroom: $2,285; 2 bedrooms: $2,689; 3 bedrooms: $3,458; 4 bedrooms: $3,671. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Suffolk County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,689) without spending more than 30% of income takes $51.71 an hour full time, or $107,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Suffolk County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $82,150 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 Suffolk 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 $2,420 and $2,958 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Suffolk County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,480 in 11706 to $3,850 in 11766. 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 Suffolk County?
HUD lists 114 properties with homes for low-income households in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Suffolk County, 59% of renter households are in that position; in New York, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).