Freedom Commons
The project will predominately be affordable housing for those with incomes at or below 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). Approximately 11 of the units will be permanent supportive housing reserved for formerly homeless individuals and/or families who have had some involvement with the justice system and whose income is at or below 30% of AMI.
Admissions
Income Limits: 50% of the AMI (Area Median Income)
To qualify for admission, applicants for the unsubsidized units must fall within the unit’s income limit of 50% of the AMI (Area Median Income). The current area median income for Syracuse New York is $79,500. Area Median Income is calculated by HUD each year and varies by locality. In addition, Freedom Commons accepts Section 8 voucher tenants.
Freedom Commons Income Limits 2019
| Supportive Housing | Non Supportive Housing | |
| 30% | 50% | |
| 1 Person | $16,710 | $27,850 |
| 2 Person | $19,080 | $31,800 |
| 3 Person | $21,480 | $35,800 |
| 4 Person | $23,850 | $39,750 |
| 5 Person | $25,770 | $42,950 |
| 6 Person | $27,690 | $46,150 |
| 7 Person | $29,580 | $49,300 |
| 8 Person | $31,500 | $52,500 |
| 9 Person | $33,390 | $55,650 |
Freedom Commons Rent Amounts for Non Subsidized Units
Rent amounts for Freedom Commons are not based on a tenant’s income. Instead, rent is set by the use restriction tied to the unit.
The rent amounts above are not for the subsided units or the amounts for section 8 voucher holders.
| Unit Size | Number of Units | Rent | Utilities | Gross Rent | LIHC Rent Limit | 2019 Fair Market Rents | Target AMI |
| 1 | 18 | $542 | $33 | $575 | $894 | $688 | 50% |
| 2 | 16 | $625 | $37 | $662 | $1,074 | $858 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | $740 | $40 | $780 | $1,240 | $1,088 | 50% |
| 3 TH | 7 | $733 | $47 | $780 | $1,240 | $1,088 | 50% |