Binghamton Housing Authority
Binghamton, NY - 13902

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Binghamton Housing Authority

35 Exchange St.
Binghamton, NY - 13902
(607)723-9491


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Population in zip code: 6,130
Media age of those living in this zip code: 19.5


Binghamton 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 area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures.



Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in New York, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



Questions and Answers

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  • If you know the apartment costs, let us know.

    • Wednesday, July 24, 2019

      User Response: Income based. Tenant pays 30% of income. $50 minimum/$450 maximum.

    • Wednesday, July 18, 2018

      User Response: i live in an efficieny, with leaky heat, and clogged drains and toilets, and my rent is 785 dolars a month. ive got no health coverage and cannot afford a 20% rent increase.

    • Monday, June 11, 2018

      User Response: BHA board is in the process of intsituting a 20% increase in rental fees. the rents as they stand now, are pricey for folkd on a fixed income. 57-785 monthly for an effciency

    • Tuesday, November 28, 2017

      User Response: 630

  • Are these apartments low income, sliding scale income based?

  • Do you know any waiting list details? Let us know..

    • Monday, June 11, 2018

      User Response: 4-6 months

  • Are these apartments safe? Please let us know details.

    • Wednesday, July 24, 2019

      User Response: Relatively safe. There is occasional crime but not often.

    • Monday, June 11, 2018

      User Response: no, they are not safe. after living here 3 months i can no longer even keep my windows open. assaults, theft and seeing indifference by staff. bed bugs, heating units that leak, a executive director who is trying to take every cent from BHA's tenants by hiking up the cost of everything fromlaundry to an a/c install. be wary of the BHA

    • Monday, December 25, 2017

      User Response: do you provide bed bug control and cleaning

  • Are Pets allowed? Please let us know any details.

    • Monday, June 11, 2018

      User Response: not any more

  • Which utilities are included in the rent?

    • Wednesday, July 24, 2019

      User Response: All utilities.

    • Monday, June 11, 2018

      User Response: heat

  • Are you familiar with this location? What is your opinion of it?

    • Friday, March 26, 2021

      User Response: During the Pandemic, the Executive Director did nothing to help residents. Instead, she moved her offices to another location. There was never any attempt to help the residents to get tested or to inform them that staff were infected with Covid.

    • Wednesday, July 24, 2019

      User Response: Clean and friendly.



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


Comments
  • Reply User   2019-10-22 15:40:49

    How or where can i apply. Is there a specific website? Or do i apply in person?

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