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Public housing agency · Hempstead, NY

Village of Hempstead HA

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Hempstead, NY, contact Village of Hempstead HA at (516) 489-8500. The agency runs public housing and Section 8 vouchers from its office at 260 Clinton St.

Contact Village of Hempstead HA

  • Phone(516) 489-8500
  • Fax(516) 485-5181
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address260 Clinton St
    Hempstead, NY 11550
  • CountyNassau County
  • ProgramsPublic housing and Section 8 vouchers
  • HUD codeNY085

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Village of Hempstead HA

281public housing units243 occupied (86%)
475Section 8 vouchers405 in use (85%)
300–999HUD size category (units)

Village of Hempstead HA runs both programs: its own public housing apartments and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for private rentals. They usually have separate waiting lists, so ask to be placed on both if you qualify.

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).

Income limits for Village of Hempstead HA

HUD sets the income limits for Nassau County, NY based on the Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Nassau County, NY.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
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

HUD FY2026 income limits for Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area. Area median family income: $164,300. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Hempstead

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$1,964
1 bedroom$2,285
2 bedrooms$2,689
3 bedrooms$3,458
4 bedrooms$3,671

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Village of Hempstead HA for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Village of Hempstead HA

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (516) 489-8500 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for each program you want (public housing and Section 8).
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Village of Hempstead HA can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Hempstead

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Village of Hempstead HA?

(516) 489-8500. Fax: (516) 485-5181. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Village of Hempstead HA located?

260 Clinton St, Hempstead, NY 11550, in Nassau County.

Does Village of Hempstead HA offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 475 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 405 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Village of Hempstead HA?

In Nassau County, NY, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $57,550 for one person and $82,150 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $128,100 for a family of four.

Is the Village of Hempstead HA waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (516) 489-8500 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Village of Hempstead HA or HUD.