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Find affordable housing

172 apartments in five Lewis County communities, for seniors, people with a disability and working families. Water, sewer and trash are included at every property.

How to apply

  1. Pick the right application

    Senior and disability apartments use one form. Regular rentals use another. Both are below.

  2. Fill it out and send it in

    Email it, mail it, or drop it in the mailbox at our Lowville office.

  3. We'll be in touch

    We'll review your application and let you know about eligibility and availability.

Questions about applying?

Courtney Terry
Recertification Specialist

Mail or drop off: 7500 S State St, Lowville, NY 13367. Office open Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM.

Our properties

Senior & disability apartments

For adults 62 and older or people with a disability. Rental assistance is available, so you pay about 30% of your household income. Income up to 80% of area median income.

Senior & disability applicationPDF, 1.8 MB

Regular rentals

Smaller buildings with affordable fixed rents and no age requirement. Income limits vary by property. Call for current availability and rent.

Regular rental applicationPDF, 3.1 MB

Do I qualify?

Find your household size, then check that your total yearly income before taxes is at or below the limit for the property you want. "Area median income" (AMI) is the middle income for Lewis County, set each year by HUD.

2026 yearly income limits, Lewis County
Household size30% AMI50% AMI60% AMI80% AMI
1 person$18,900$31,500$37,800$50,350
2 people$21,640$36,000$43,200$57,550
3 people$27,320$40,500$48,600$64,750
4 people$33,000$44,950$53,940$71,900
5 people$38,680$48,550$58,260$77,700
6 people$44,360$52,150$62,580$83,450

Limits change every year. Call us at (315) 376-2639 and we'll confirm whether your household qualifies.