Schenectady, NY Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Schenectady, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Schenectady, NY, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Schenectady, New York - Schenectady County

Studio Apartments $1,011

One Bedroom Apartments $1,131

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,374

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,661

List of Low Income Housing in or near Schenectady, NY

Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority - Schenectady

375 Broadway
Schenectady, NY - 12305
(518)386-7000
Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the...see full details
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Better Neighborhoods,orporated - Schenectady

986 Albany St
Schenectady, NY - 12307
518-372-6469
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing...see full details
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Community Land Trust Of Schenectady - Schenectady

1677 Van Vranken Avenue
Schenectady, NY - 12308
518-372-7616
Community Land Trust, Affordable Housing...see full details
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Non Profit Apartment

Schenectady County, Habitat For Humanity Of - Schenectady

PO Box 9043
Schenectady, NY - 12309
(229)924-6935
Habitat For Humanity Is A Nonprofit, Ecumenical Christian Housing Ministry Dedicated To Eliminating Substandard Housing And Homelessness Worldwide And To Making Adequate, Affordable Shelter A Matter Of Conscience And Action. Habitat Invites People From All Faiths And Walks Of Life To Work Together In Partnership, Building Houses With Families In Need....see full details
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Non Profit Apartment

Summit Towers - Schenectady

720 Albany St
Schenectady, NY - 12307
518-489-4726
Summit Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Summit Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schenectady County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Southgate Apartments - Schenectady

1953 Watt St
Schenectady, NY - 12304
518-374-9797
Subsidized (HUD assisted) apartments: * We have one and two bedrooms, but none are available immediately, we have a waitlist. * We have no application fee at all. * We do not have central air, resident must purchase their own air conditioners and there is a yearly fee of $40 per A/C unit. One-bedroom apartments are only allowed one A/C and two-bedrooms have the option of having one or two A/C units. * We do NOT allow dogs, one cat per bedroom. So a resident with a one-bedroom apartm...see full details
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Lawrence Center - Schenectady

2660 Albany St
Schenectady, NY - 12304
518 393 2412
Lawrence Center is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lawrence Center for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schenectady County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

State Hulett Nsa - Schenectady

800 State St
Schenectady, NY - 12307
(781) 707-9100
State Hulett Nsa is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact State Hulett Nsa for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schenectady County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mont Pleasant Senior Housing - Schenectady

1502 Chrisler Ave
Schenectady, NY - 12303
(518)382-1848
Mont Pleasant Senior Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mont Pleasant Senior Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schenectady County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pinewood Drive Residence - Schenectady

235 Pinewood Dr
Schenectady, NY - 12303
(518) 459-0750
Pinewood Drive Residence is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pinewood Drive Residence for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schenectady County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Schenectady Forty Apartments - Schenectady

958 Emmett St
Schenectady, NY - 12307
(410) 282-4201
Schenectady Forty Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Schenectady Forty Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Schenectady County

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Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.