Poughkeepsie Housing Authority

4 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
(845)485-8862



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About Poughkeepsie Housing Authority

The Poughkeepsie Housing Authority was established in 1952. The Authority currently manages 5 public housing sites with 359 units, housing approximately 12 residents.

Additional Information

You can apply for the Section 8 program however they have a waiting list as well as a local preference. This means that they assist applicants who live or work in the City of Poughkeepsie first. You can pick up an application from the office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or call them to request that they mail you the application.



Mission Statement

The mission of the Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is to promote adequate affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment for the families we service, without discrimination.

Program Summary for Poughkeepsie Housing Authority

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.


Current Status Active
Size of Poughkeepsie Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 2
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 147
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 360
Waiting list for the Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Dutchess 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 Dutchess County, NY:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $35,850
  • $40,950
  • $46,050
  • $51,150
  • $55,250
  • $59,350
  • $63,450
  • $67,550
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $21,500
  • $24,600
  • $27,650
  • $30,700
  • $33,200
  • $35,650
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $54,950
  • $62,800
  • $70,650
  • $78,500
  • $84,800
  • $91,100
  • $97,350
  • $103,650

2017 Fair Market Rents for Dutchess 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 Dutchess County, NY:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$857 $1021 $1269 $1628 $1888



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Town of Poughkeepsie Town of Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie NY 112 N/A Open 1.55 Miles Contact
City of Beacon Housing Authority City of Beacon Housing Authority Beacon NY 338 245 Open 14.88 Miles Contact
Kingston Housing Authority Kingston Housing Authority Kingston NY 359 162 Open 15.14 Miles Contact
Kingston CDA Kingston CDA Kingston NY N/A N/A Open 15.63 Miles Contact
Newburgh Housing Authority Newburgh Housing Authority Newburgh NY 431 135 Open 16.21 Miles Contact
Village of Highland Falls Village of Highland Falls Highland Falls NY 1,399 N/A Open 23.67 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
360
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Dutchess County Quick Facts

Population: 296,579
Persons Per Household: 2.59
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 28.5%
Homeownership Rate: 69.6%
Housing Units: 118,650
Yearly Income Per Person: $33,594
Median Household Income: $72,525