Rensselaer Housing Authority
Rensselaer County -85 Aiken Ave., Rensselaer, NY, 12144
Rensselaer Housing Authority
Section 8 Wait List in Rensselaer, NY
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(518)436-0230
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Rensselaer Housing Authority Program Summary
Rensselaer 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. Rensselaer Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 146 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Rensselaer Housing Authority administered a total of 98 Section 8 Vouchers. Rensselaer Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Rensselaer Housing Authority is located at 85 Aiken Ave., Rensselaer, NY, 12144 and serves the city of Rensselaer. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Rensselaer Housing Authority at, (518)436-0230 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
98
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
146
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
146
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer County, NY:
$99,200
Median Income Limits of Rensselaer County, NY
Income Limits for Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer County, NY:
$99,200
Median Income Limits of Rensselaer County, NY
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $54,350 | $33,950 | $20,400 |
| 2 Person | $62,100 | $38,800 | $23,300 |
| 3 Person | $69,850 | $43,650 | $26,200 |
| 4 Person | $77,600 | $48,500 | $29,100 |
| 5 Person | $83,850 | $52,400 | $31,450 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer County, NY:
Efficiency
$690
One-Bedroom
$817
Two-Bedroom
$1,006
Three-Bedroom
$1,259
Four-Bedroom
$1,387
Efficiency
$690
One-Bedroom
$817
Two-Bedroom
$1,006
Three-Bedroom
$1,259
Four-Bedroom
$1,387
Rensselaer Housing Authority Location in NY
Rensselaer County -85 Aiken Ave., Rensselaer, NY, 12144
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Housing Authorities near Rensselaer, NY
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albany Housing AuthorityAlbany, NY - 1 Miles | 68 | 20 | Open | Contact |
 NYS Housing Trust Fund CorporationAlbany, NY - 1.55 Miles | 46,381 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA)Albany,, NY - 1.56 Miles | 316 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Watervliet Housing AuthorityWatervliet, NY - 7.17 Miles | 215 | 307 | Open | Contact |
 Village of Green Island Housing & Section 8Green Island, NY - 7.87 Miles | 46 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Troy Housing Authority (THA)Troy, NY - 8.72 Miles | 1,344 | 500 | Open | Contact |
Albany,, NY
316
Section 8 Vouchers
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Housing Units
Green Island, NY
46
Section 8 Vouchers
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Housing Units
Local Information for Rensselaer, NY
Located directly opposite Albany, Rensselaer is one of the cities in New York surrounding the Hudson River. It takes its name from the region’s original landowner, Kiliaen van Rensselaer, and is populated by more than 9,000 people as of the 2010 census.
If you wish to get a taste of history when visiting Rensselaer, you’d do well to drop by Crailo, an old house that serves as a museum. If you’re a treasure collector, then you’d be sure to appreciate A New Beginning Consignment Shop, where you never know what you’ll find.
Residents of the city enjoy a relatively low crime rate, as compared to the national average. Unemployment rate is also low, with opportunities available in public administration as well as the retail trade, construction, manufacturing, transportation & warehousing, and healthcare & social assistance industries. Educational needs are served by 11 preschools, 5 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
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Population
159,774Persons per household
2.39Persons per household structure
36%Homeownership Rate
65.7%Housing Units
71,527Yearly Income per Person
$29,987Median Household Income
$59,432
