Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA)

509 Second St., Utica, NY, 13501
(315)735-5246



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About Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA)

Established in 1937, the UMHA was one of the first housing authorities formed in the U.S.

The UMHA is a housing authority created pursuant to New York State Public Housing Law and the United States Housing Act of 1937. It is a public corporation affiliated with the City of Utica which receives direct funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to operate public housing as well as Housing Choice voucher programs.

With integrity, high ethical standards, and competence, the UMHA is committed to transparently provide, develop and offer low-income residents of the City of Utica:

Quality affordable housing opportunities;
Neighborhood revitalization, housing rehabilitation, and stabilization activities;
Partnerships with private and public entities to optimize resources through innovative programs;
Efficient and effective management of resources;
Education, literacy, social, career development and economic self-sufficiency programs.

The UMHA is the major provider of subsidized housing in Utica and operates public housing units as well as a Housing Choice rental assistance program. The Housing Authority owns and operates 999 public housing and subsidized units and is the administrator of a Housing Choice rental assistance program. The UMHA has successfully administered home rehabilitation, public housing modernization, HUD ARRA grants, energy improvement, housing development, youth, human and community service, job training, and educational programs.

The UMHA has become one of the premier housing authorities and community development agencies in New York State. The UMHA has been designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a high performing housing authority. UMHA has demonstrated proof positive experience in public housing development and management that has been lauded by HUD and the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR).


Mission Statement

The mission of the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica, New York (UMHA) is to be a leader in the housing industry by providing safe, clean and affordable housing opportunities to low income persons while promoting self-sufficiency, upward mobility, and customer satisfaction.

Program Summary for Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA)

Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 914 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA) administered a total of 175 Section 8 Vouchers. Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA) is located at 509 Second St., Utica, NY, 13501 and serves the city of Utica. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA) at, (315)735-5246 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 15
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 175
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 914
Waiting list for the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Oneida 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 Oneida County, NY:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $25,100
  • $28,700
  • $32,300
  • $35,850
  • $38,750
  • $41,600
  • $44,500
  • $47,350
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $15,050
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $40,150
  • $45,900
  • $51,650
  • $57,350
  • $61,950
  • $66,550
  • $71,150
  • $75,750

2017 Fair Market Rents for Oneida 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 Oneida County, NY:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$634 $634 $819 $1037 $1129



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
New Hartford, Village New Hartford, Village Utica NY 374 N/A Open 1.88 Miles Contact
Ilion Housing Authority Ilion Housing Authority Ilion NY 112 N/A Open 10.96 Miles Contact
Herkimer HA Herkimer HA Herkimer NY 20 N/A Open 12.78 Miles Contact
Rome Housing Authority Rome Housing Authority Rome NY 632 282 Open 15.3 Miles Contact
Little Falls HA Little Falls HA Little Falls NY 142 N/A Open 18.89 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica (UMHA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
908
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Oneida County Quick Facts

Population: 232,871
Persons Per Household: 2.42
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 30.9%
Homeownership Rate: 67.2%
Housing Units: 103,583
Yearly Income Per Person: $25,103
Median Household Income: $48,729