As of October, 2025, there are 40 Affordable Housing units currently available in Jefferson County. There are 3 local Housing Authorities serving Jefferson County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING JEFFERSON COUNTY
Watertown Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 642 Units Available in the Watertown Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Watertown Housing Authority Serves the Watertown, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 642 Units Available in the Watertown Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing...
Wilna Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 100 Units Available in the Wilna Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Wilna Housing Authority Serves the Carthage, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 100 Units Available in the Wilna Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Uni...
West Carthage Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 50 Units Available in the West Carthage Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the West Carthage Housing Authority Serves the Carthage, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 50 Units Available in the West Carthage Housing Authority. These Low-income Hous...
Fair Market Rent
The Watertown Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Jefferson County, NY Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$922
1 Bedroom
$1,035
2 Bedrooms
$1,360
3 Bedrooms
$1,843
4 Bedrooms
$2,231
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Jefferson County for 2025.
Jefferson County, NY Income Limit:
1 Person
$58,950
2 Persons
$67,350
3 Persons
$75,750
4 Persons
$84,150
5 Persons
$90,900
