Poughkeepsie Housing Authority
Dutchess County -4 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
Poughkeepsie Housing Authority
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(845)485-8862
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Program Summary
Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Poughkeepsie Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 360 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Poughkeepsie Housing Authority administered a total of 147 Section 8 Vouchers. Poughkeepsie Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is located at 4 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601 and serves the city of Poughkeepsie. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Poughkeepsie Housing Authority at, (845)485-8862 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
147
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
360
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
360
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Dutchess, NY
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Dutchess County, NY:
$102,300
Median Income Limits of Dutchess County, NY
Income Limits for Dutchess, NY
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Dutchess County, NY:
$102,300
Median Income Limits of Dutchess County, NY
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $54,950 | $35,850 | $21,500 |
| 2 Person | $62,800 | $40,950 | $24,600 |
| 3 Person | $70,650 | $46,050 | $27,650 |
| 4 Person | $78,500 | $51,150 | $30,700 |
| 5 Person | $84,800 | $55,250 | $33,200 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Poughkeepsie, NY
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Dutchess County, NY:
Efficiency
$857
One-Bedroom
$1,021
Two-Bedroom
$1,269
Three-Bedroom
$1,628
Four-Bedroom
$1,888
Efficiency
$857
One-Bedroom
$1,021
Two-Bedroom
$1,269
Three-Bedroom
$1,628
Four-Bedroom
$1,888
Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Location in NY
Dutchess County -4 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
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Housing Authorities near Poughkeepsie, NY
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Town of PoughkeepsiePoughkeepsie, NY - 1.55 Miles | 112 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 City of Beacon Housing AuthorityBeacon, NY - 14.88 Miles | 338 | 245 | Open | Contact |
 Kingston Housing AuthorityKingston, NY - 15.14 Miles | 359 | 162 | Open | Contact |
 Kingston CDAKingston, NY - 15.63 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Newburgh Housing AuthorityNewburgh, NY - 16.21 Miles | 431 | 135 | Open | Contact |
Village of Highland FallsHighland Falls, NY - 23.67 Miles | 1,399 | N/A | Closed | Contact |
Local Information for Poughkeepsie, NY
The seat of Duchess County, the city of Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson Valley, between Albany and New York City. It is also known as the Queen City of the Hudson River.
Visitors can bask in the cultural experience offered by the Barrett Art Center or witness top-quality performance at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House. If you’re vacationing with kids, then it would also be a good idea to drop by Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, which seeks to enlighten young minds through hands-on experience.
Residents get to enjoy a wide variety of community services, including public library services, free swimming at the Poughkeepsie Middle School, after school and summer programs for young students, and the Summer STEM program for college students. Poughkeepsie has 63 preschools, 29 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 10 high schools. It is also home to three colleges.
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Population
296,579Persons per household
2.59Persons per household structure
28.5%Homeownership Rate
69.6%Housing Units
118,650Yearly Income per Person
$33,594Median Household Income
$72,525
