Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA)

1 South Federal St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
(518)584-6600



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About Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA)

The Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA), under the auspices of the Mayor of the City of Saratoga Springs is a locally operated federally funded New York State charted government agency founded in the early 1950's for the purpose of providing housing to persons of low and moderate income.

The home office of the Housing Authority is located at Stonequist Apartments as well as a large maintenance garage.

The SSHA manages The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program that distributes housing vouchers and has the capability to provide rental assistance to 90 families living in private housing within the city.

The Housing Authority also manages the recently purchased Allen Drive Apartment property, owned by the Saratoga Affordable Housing Group Inc. (SAHG), a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority.

The Housing Authority is a fair and equal housing agency and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, family status, or national origin either in employment or in the provision of services to its residents.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority is: to assist low and modest income individuals and families by providing opportunities for safe, decent and affordable housing. The SSHA is committed to operating in an efficient, economical and ethical manner as it provides resources for its residents as they strive to achieve social and economic opportunities in order to improve their quality of life.

Program Summary for Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA)

Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 339 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) administered a total of 90 Section 8 Vouchers. Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) is located at 1 South Federal St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 and serves the city of Saratoga Springs. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) at, (518)584-6600 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 2
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 90
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 339
Waiting list for the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Saratoga County, 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 Saratoga County, NY:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $33,950
  • $38,800
  • $43,650
  • $48,500
  • $52,400
  • $56,300
  • $60,150
  • $64,050
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $20,400
  • $23,300
  • $26,200
  • $29,100
  • $31,450
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $54,350
  • $62,100
  • $69,850
  • $77,600
  • $83,850
  • $90,050
  • $96,250
  • $102,450

2017 Fair Market Rents for Saratoga County, 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 Saratoga County, NY:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$690 $817 $1006 $1259 $1387



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Stillwater, Town Stillwater, Town Saratoga Springs NY 135 N/A Open 0.23 Miles Contact
Town of Corinth Town of Corinth Saratoga Springs NY 28 N/A Open 0.23 Miles Contact
Waterford, Town Waterford, Town Saratoga Springs NY N/A N/A Open 0.23 Miles Contact
Town of Rotterdam Town of Rotterdam Saratoga Springs NY 362 209 Open 0.23 Miles Contact
Village of Corinth Village of Corinth Saratoga Springs NY 91 N/A Open 0.23 Miles Contact
Fort Plain Housing Authority Fort Plain Housing Authority Saratoga Springs NY 242 N/A Open 0.23 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
339
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Saratoga County Quick Facts

Population: 224,921
Persons Per Household: 2.45
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 23.9%
Homeownership Rate: 71.9%
Housing Units: 100,681
Yearly Income Per Person: $35,176
Median Household Income: $69,826