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Community Development Corp of Long Island

1660 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 130, Melville, NY, 11747 · ~125 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Melville, NY (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Community Development Corp of Long Island served 106 households across 125 units (85% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.6 people, an average annual income of $20,698, and pays an average of $513 per month toward rent.

Households served
106 of 125 units
Avg. household income
$20,698
Avg. rent paid by household
$513
Avg. household size
1.6 people
Households with children
14%
Head of household 62+
45%
Head of household with a disability
95%
Avg. wait to move in
51 months

Unit mix: 61% 1-bedroom, 23% 2-bedroom, 15% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Community Development Corp of Long Island directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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