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About Town of Southampton

The Town of Southampton, located in Southampton, Suffolk County, New York (PHA Code: NY141), oversees approximately 326 assisted housing units, primarily supported by Section 8 vouchers.

The authority is currently accepting applications for a variety of housing programs. These include general Affordable and Workforce Housing options, Attainable Housing Programs (AHP), Public Housing (which has recently opened), and Project-Based Vouchers (PBV). Specific programs such as Affordable Rental (Senior/Disabled) and Hampton Bays Apartments (with Senior/Disabled options) are also open. For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit is $82,450 per year for the Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area.

Applicants should note that while numerous programs are open, the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is currently closed to new applications. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the specific eligibility requirements for each program.

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Affordable Housing Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

The Southampton Attainable Housing Program maintains a waiting list for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing opportunities, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions. New developments are often sold through a lottery system.

Affordable Housing Database

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, Mail, Fax

Additional Notes

The Town of Southampton Housing Authority is establishing an ongoing waiting list for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing opportunities, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units with income restrictions. Applications can be submitted online, or by forwarding a receipt and preliminary application via email or fax.

Affordable/Workforce

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Additional Notes

This program establishes a waiting list for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions. The current list has 100 names and is anticipated to take 5 years or more to be called for screening.

Affordable/Workforce Housing

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, Email, Fax

Additional Notes

The Southampton Housing Authority is establishing a waiting list for its Affordable/Workforce Housing Program database, which includes both senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions. Applicants must meet all program eligibility requirements, including qualifying for a mortgage if applicable. To apply, complete an application online and forward the application acceptance by email or fax to 631-714-6140.

Attainable/Affordable Housing

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

The Southampton Attainable Housing Program maintains a waiting list for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing opportunities, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions. New developments are often sold through a lottery system. Residency in the Town of Southampton is a preference.

Workforce / Affordable Housing

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Additional Notes

The Southampton Housing Authority is establishing a waiting list of Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing opportunities within the Town of Southampton as they may become available. The options include both senior age restricted units and non-age restricted units. A...

Other Programs Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

The Southampton Housing Authority is establishing a waiting list for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing opportunities, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions.

Attainable

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Additional Notes

This waiting list is for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing opportunities, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions.

Attainable (AHP)

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

The TSHA is establishing a waiting list for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including qualifying for a mortgage if applicable.

Attainable - AHP

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

The Town of Southampton Housing Authority (TSHA) is establishing a waiting list for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing opportunities. This program includes both senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions. Applicants must mee...

Attainable Housing

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, Mail, Fax

Additional Notes

This program maintains a waiting list for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing opportunities, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions; residency in the Town of Southampton is a preference; new developments are often sold through a lottery system.

Hampton Bays Apartments

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This program offers one-bedroom units for seniors 62 and over and/or people with disabilities; the waiting list has 100 names and calls for screening are anticipated to take 5 years or more. Applications are available by written request, phone, or email request, and must be returned by mail.

Housing Registry

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Additional Notes

The Town has established a Housing Registry to inform residents of opportunities for affordable homeownership or affordable apartments (not Section 8). New developments are typically sold through a lottery system, and resales are posted on the town's website or announced via email notification. Y...

Southampton Attainable

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

The Southampton Housing Authority is establishing a waiting list for purchasing or renting attainable housing, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units with income restrictions. Applicants must meet program eligibility, including mortgage qualification if applicable, and prices and rents are capped by the Town of Southampton.

Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, Mail, Fax

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

The Southampton Attainable Housing Program maintains a waiting list for Town residents interested in purchasing or renting attainable housing opportunities, including senior age-restricted and non-age-restricted units, all with income restrictions; new developments are often sold through a lottery system.

Public Housing Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

This program offers one-bedroom units for seniors 62 and over and/or people with disabilities. The waiting list has an estimated wait of 5 years or more.

Senior Housing Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

Applications are available for Hampton Bays Apartments, a complex of one-bedroom units for seniors 62 and over and/or people with disabilities; the current waiting list has 100 names with an anticipated wait of 5 years or more. Applications can be requested via written request, phone at 631-488-4220 x205, or email to khummel@southamptonha.org.

Hampton Bays Apartments

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

Applications are available for one-bedroom units for seniors 62 and over and/or people with disabilities; the current waiting list has 100 names with an anticipated wait of 5 years or more.

Other Programs

1 program

These programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list is currently closed and was last open in June 2014. Residency in the Town of Southampton is a preference for obtaining vouchers.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.

Status History

HCV Closed Feb 19, 2026
Public Housing Opened Feb 18, 2026
HCV Closed Feb 18, 2026

Official Application

Apply directly through the official Town of Southampton portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.

WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING

Contact Information

Address 116 Hampton Rd
City Southampton, NY 11968
PHA Code NY141
Section 8 Units 326

Important Notices

  • Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.

  • Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.

How to Apply at Town of Southampton

1

Check Current Status

Town of Southampton currently has 18 open waiting lists (Affordable Housing, Other Programs, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing, Senior Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.

2

Gather Required Documents

For Section 8 voucher programs at Town of Southampton, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $82,450/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.

3

Submit Your Application

Apply directly through the official Town of Southampton portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.

4

After You Apply

Once accepted onto the waiting list at Town of Southampton, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Town of Southampton manages approximately 326 assisted housing units (326 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Southampton. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.

Programs at Town of Southampton

Affordable Affordable Housing open

The Affordable Housing program at Town of Southampton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Southampton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other Other Programs open

The Other Programs program at Town of Southampton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Southampton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) open

Project-Based Vouchers at Town of Southampton are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Southampton. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.

Public Housing Public Housing open

Public Housing units at Town of Southampton are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.

Senior Senior Housing open

The Senior Housing program at Town of Southampton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Southampton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed

The Housing Choice Voucher program at Town of Southampton provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Southampton. This program serves approximately 326 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is applying at Town of Southampton free?
Yes. Applying for any federally-funded housing assistance program is always free. Town of Southampton administers 6 programs (Affordable Housing, Other Programs, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing, Senior Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)) — none of which charge an application fee. If any website or person asks you to pay money to apply, it is a scam. Always apply directly through the housing authority's official portal or in person at their office at 116 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY.
How long is the wait at Town of Southampton?
Wait times at Town of Southampton depend on demand in Southampton, funding levels, and your priority status. With approximately 326 assisted housing units, turnover determines how quickly the list moves. The most recent status change we tracked was on February 19, 2026 when the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) list changed from "closed" to "closed." Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Contact Town of Southampton directly for current estimated wait times.
Can I apply to other housing authorities while on this waitlist?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of housing authority waiting lists you can join simultaneously. There are 8 other housing authorities within 100 miles of Town of Southampton, including Town of East Hampton (12 mi), Riverhead Housing Development Corproration (14 mi), Village of Greenport Housing Authority (15 mi). Applying to multiple PHAs in New York and neighboring states is strongly recommended to increase your chances. Browse all housing authorities in New York.
How do I contact Town of Southampton?
You can reach Town of Southampton by phone at (631) 488-4220. Their office is located at 116 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY 11968. You can also email them at Chighsmith@southamptonha.org. Office hours may vary — call ahead to confirm.
What are the income limits for Town of Southampton?
Income limits for Town of Southampton are set by HUD based on the Area Median Income for Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area (currently $164,900). For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit (50% AMI) is $82,450. Most Section 8 and Public Housing programs require your household income to be at or below this level. See the full income limits table below.

Town of Southampton Income Limits

Income limits for programs at the Town of Southampton are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $82,450. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.

Household Size Extremely Low
30% AMI
Very Low
50% AMI
Low Income
80% AMI
1 Person $34,650 $57,750 $84,400
2 Persons $39,600 $66,000 $96,450
3 Persons $44,550 $74,250 $108,500
4 Persons $49,450 $82,450 $120,550
5 Persons $53,450 $89,050 $130,200
6 Persons $57,400 $95,650 $139,850
7 Persons $61,350 $102,250 $149,500
8 Persons $65,300 $108,850 $159,150
Source: HUD FY 2025 Income Limits Area Median Income: $164,900 Effective April 1, 2025
What do these income limits mean?

Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.

Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.

Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.