# Affordable housing lotteries in Queens

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/affordable-housing-lotteries-in-queens
> Updated: 2026-10-12T10:45:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

New York City has initiated multiple affordable housing lotteries in Queens. In late September, the Dix Avenue Apartments in Far Rockaway launched a lottery for 62 units across five residential buildings. These units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments, are designated for households earning between 40% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with monthly rents starting at $1,077.

In mid-October, a subsequent lottery was announced for the 42-78 65 Place Apartments in Woodside. This program, managed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Housing Development Corporation, offers one-bedroom apartments starting at $869 per month for those at the 40% AMI level, with larger units available for higher income brackets.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: New York City announces affordable housing lottery and government job openings

New York City is offering affordable housing in Queens via a new lottery, while state and city governments have posted various job openings with salaries up to $126,875.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-city-announces-affordable-housing-lottery-and-government-job-openings

### 2026-09-24: Dix Avenue Apartments launches affordable housing lottery in Queens

New York City has opened a housing lottery for 62 affordable units at Dix Avenue Apartments in Far Rockaway, Queens, with monthly rents starting at $1,077.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dix-avenue-apartments-launches-affordable-housing-lottery-in-queens

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