Essex County, NY
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $891/mo | $802 – $980/mo |
| 1 BR | $903/mo | $813 – $993/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,185/mo | $1,067 – $1,304/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,455/mo | $1,310 – $1,601/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,645/mo | $1,481 – $1,810/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Essex County, NY (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Essex County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Essex County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Essex County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $33,000 |
| 2 people | $37,700 |
| 3 people | $42,400 |
| 4 people | $47,100 |
| 5 people | $50,900 |
| 6 people | $54,650 |
| 7 people | $58,450 |
| 8 people | $62,200 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Essex County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
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GREENWOOD APARTMENTS
89 GREENWOOD STREET, LAKE PLACID, NY, 12946123 income-restricted units123 1BRBuilt 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 MACKENZIE OVERLOOK
120 WESVALLEY ROAD, LAKE PLACID, NY, 1294654 income-restricted units of 60 total40 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052MOSES CIRCLE SENIOR APTS
1007 WICKER ST, TICONDEROGA, NY, 1288331 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043WEST VALLEY TOWNHOUSES II
16 COM LINK WAY, LAKE PLACID, NY, 1294611 income-restricted units of 12 total8 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034HELEN HILL APTS
7 FRONT ST, SARANAC LAKE, NY, 1298312 income-restricted units1 1BR, 7 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032ELIZABETHTOWN/SCHROON LAKE/PORT HENRY
14 LELAND AVE, SCHROON LAKE, NY40 income-restricted units20 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031WEST VALLEY TOWNHOUSES I
16 COM LINK WAY, LAKE PLACID, NY, 1294612 income-restricted units8 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028LAKESIDE MANOR_APARTMENTS
38 FOWLER AVE, SCHROON LAKE, NY, 1287024 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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