North Syracuse Section 8 Calculator — Onondaga County Income Limits & Rent Estimate

Housing Authority Serving North Syracuse

• Agency: Onondaga County Housing Authority
• Jurisdiction: Onondaga County (excluding the City of Syracuse, which is served by the separate City of Syracuse Housing Authority)
• Waiting list status: Opens periodically — monitor onondagacounty.gov
• Application portal: onondagacounty.gov/Housing-Authority
• Main office: 516 Burt St, Syracuse, NY 13202
• Phone: (315) 470-2200

North Syracuse is a village of roughly 7,000 residents situated in the Town of Salina, just north of the City of Syracuse in Onondaga County. Voucher assistance for North Syracuse residents is administered at the county level by the Onondaga County Housing Authority, which handles eligibility determinations, unit inspections, payment processing, and annual recertifications for participants living throughout suburban and rural Onondaga County.

The Village of North Syracuse features a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and small apartment complexes, many of which fall within HUD’s Fair Market Rent thresholds — making it a practical location for voucher holders who want access to good schools and proximity to the Syracuse metro without city-level rents.

Income Limits & Fair Market Rent in Onondaga County

HUD sets income limits for the Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Onondaga County. The Syracuse MSA has historically maintained one of the lower AMIs among New York’s metro areas, which means income eligibility thresholds are lower in dollar terms than downstate but still support a broad range of low-income working families in North Syracuse.

For 2026, HUD Fair Market Rents for the Syracuse area reflect the region’s moderately priced rental market. Typical FMR levels cover most decent-quality apartments in North Syracuse and surrounding suburban communities. Section 8 voucher holders pay approximately 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent, with the housing authority covering the rest up to the published payment standard.

New voucher holders should check the Onondaga County Housing Authority’s current payment standards table, as the agency may set standards above or below the FMR to reflect local conditions in specific towns or villages like North Syracuse.

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How to Apply for Section 8 in North Syracuse

1. Verify waiting list status at the Onondaga County Housing Authority website or call (315) 470-2200 — applications are only accepted when the list is actively open.
2. Collect required documents before the list opens: photo ID, Social Security numbers for all household members, proof of income (pay stubs, SSI/SSDI award letters, or tax returns), and current lease or address documentation.
3. Submit your application via the county’s online portal or in-person during designated application periods; include all household members to ensure correct bedroom size eligibility.
4. Claim applicable preferences such as veteran status, disability, or homelessness — the county housing authority uses preferences to prioritize certain applicants and can move you up the queue.
5. Respond to all correspondence promptly — the housing authority will reach out for updates and eventually for an eligibility interview; missing communications can result in removal from the list.

Waiting List Tips for North Syracuse

• Apply to both the Onondaga County Housing Authority and the City of Syracuse Housing Authority — SHA serves the city proper but may accept applications from county residents; having two active applications broadens your options.
• Contact Arise Child and Family Service or InterFaith Works — local nonprofits that can assist with housing navigation and may know of project-based affordable units in North Syracuse and Salina with shorter wait times.
• Update your contact info immediately any time your phone, address, or email changes — failure to respond to housing authority outreach can cause removal from the list.
• Ask about emergency housing preferences — if you are experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, or a qualifying disability, document it with a case manager who can provide supporting letters for your application.