Income-Based Housing

30% AMI Housing Lotteries

Affordable housing opportunities for households earning up to 30% of Area Median Income.

About 30% AMI Housing

30% AMI refers to households earning up to 30% of Area Median Income in the New York metropolitan area. This income category is designated as Extremely Low Income by HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development).

NYC housing lotteries often reserve a portion of units for specific AMI bands. Knowing your AMI level helps you identify which lotteries you're eligible for.

Calculate Your AMI

Use our AMI calculator to determine your exact AMI percentage based on household size and income.

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Income Examples for 30% AMI

Example annual household incomes that fall into the 30% AMI category (approximate, based on 2024 NYC AMI):

1-Person Household

Varies by AMI level — use calculator for precise limits

2-Person Household

Varies by AMI level — use calculator for precise limits

3-Person Household

Varies by AMI level — use calculator for precise limits

4-Person Household

Varies by AMI level — use calculator for precise limits

Income limits change annually. Always verify current limits on our Income Limits page or NYC HPD.

Current 30% AMI Lotteries

Live Data Coming Soon

This section will display real-time 30% AMI lottery data from NYC Open Data once production deployment is complete.

For now, view all current lotteries on NYC Housing Connect.

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