Section 8 apartments in Downtown Hempstead, Hempstead

Downtown Hempstead is in the Central area, primarily within ZIP code 11550. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.

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Voucher discrimination is illegal here

Nassau County Human Rights Law (Administrative Code §21-9.7) independently prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income throughout Nassau, apart from owner-occupied two-family houses, layered on top of NY state law. Nassau County law carries its own enforcement irrespective of the Commons West ruling.

General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.

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Section 8 listings in the Hempstead area

2 listings

No active listings are recorded in Downtown Hempstead, Hempstead. These are alternatives in the wider Hempstead area; check each address.

Landlord-posted listings. Confirm availability, accepted voucher agency and utilities before applying.

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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 11550

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 11550, monthly dollars, fiscal year 2027
Bedrooms	HUD benchmark / mo
Studio	$1,800
1 bedroom	$2,150
2 bedrooms	$2,480
3 bedrooms	$3,210
4 bedrooms	$3,400

These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.

Compare HUD rent benchmarks for these ZIP codes; confirm the rental address separately: 11550

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Housing authority contacts

Confirm the agency responsible for your voucher and proposed address. A county directory match alone does not establish jurisdiction; a move between agencies may require portability.

Village of Hempstead Housing Authority

HUD PHA code NY085 · 475 HCV vouchers

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We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

Address: 260 Clinton Street, Hempstead, NY
Phone: (516) 489-8500
Website: https://hempsteadhousing.org/

Nys Housing Trust Fund Corporation

HUD PHA code NY904 · 52,176 HCV vouchers

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We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

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Address: 25 Beaver St Fl 2, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 480-7221

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