Section 8 apartments in East Kingston, Kingston
East Kingston is in the East area, primarily within ZIP code 12401. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Under NY Real Property Law §227-h, source-of-income discrimination is prohibited statewide. A March 2026 appellate ruling (Commons West) created some uncertainty about state-law enforcement as applied to Section 8 in the Third Department — local courts may vary. Consult legal aid if you experience discrimination.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 12401
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,470 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,670 |
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: 12401
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