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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Troy, NY

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Rensselaer County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Troy, NY.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Rensselaer County, NY$117,800Very Low Income (50%)$41,250$47,150$53,050$58,900$63,650
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,750$28,300$31,850$35,350$38,200
Low Income (80%) $66,000$75,400$84,850$94,250$101,800

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Troy, NY

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Troy, NY. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Troy, NY Rensselaer County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1011Estimated $303.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1131Estimated $339.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1374Estimated $412.20 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1661Estimated $498.30 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Troy, NY

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

2251-2255 Fifth Ave

2253 Fifth Ave
Troy, NY - 12180
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

2239 Fifth Ave

2239 Fifth Ave
Troy, NY - 12180
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

2243 Fifth Ave

2243 Fifth Ave
Troy, NY - 12180
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

2247 Fifth Ave

2247 Fifth Ave
Troy, NY - 12180
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
3 Bedroom apartments 2
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

School 10

77 Adams St
Troy, NY - 12180
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 13
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Van Rensselaer Apartments

105 Bloomingrove Dr
Troy, NY - 12180
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 49
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Diamond Rock Terrace Phase Ii (federal)

13 Gurley Ave
Troy, NY - 12182
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
2 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

John F Kennedy Towers Senior Housing

2100 Sixth Ave
Troy, NY - 12180
Total Apartment Units: 135
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 135
1 Bedroom apartments 104
2 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Monument Square Apartments

2 First St
Troy, NY - 12180
Total Apartment Units: 88
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Tapestry On The Hudson

599 River Street
Troy, NY - 12180
Total Apartment Units: 67
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 67
1 Bedroom apartments 34
2 Bedroom apartments 33
Years In Service Since: 2017

Diamond Rock Terrace

Gurley Ave
Troy, NY - 12183
Total Apartment Units: 81


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Troy, NY

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Rensselaer County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Rensselaer County Community Residential

4 Biscayne Blvd
Troy, NY - 12182
Phone: 518 237 6105
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Opec Housing

79 102nd St
Troy, NY - 12180
Phone: 518-273-6600
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Ninth Street Nsa Ii

415 River St
Troy, NY - 12180
Phone: 518 272 8289
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Ninth Street Nsa I

415 River Street
Troy, NY - 12180
Phone: 518 272 8289
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Tenth Avenue

1101 10th Ave
Troy, NY - 12182
Phone: 518 283 6436
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Monument Square Apartments

2 First St
Troy, NY - 12180
Phone: 518 272 2646
Total Apartment Units: 89
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Lansingburgh Apartments

41 114th St
Troy, NY - 12182
Phone: 518 235-9388
Total Apartment Units: 96
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Burns Apartments

720 Federal St
Troy, NY - 12180
Phone: 518 272-1434
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in NY?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.