Schenectady, New York Affordable Housing

As of April 19, 2026, Schenectady, New York has 3 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 96 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.

Guilderland Senior Housing

Low Income Housing

Guilderland Senior Housing Has 48 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail

Omni Sen Living Comm of Guilderland Ii

Low Income Housing

Omni Sen Living Comm of Guilderland Ii Has 48 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail

Pinewood Drive Residence

Section 8

$303 - $549*/month View Detail

Alterra Clare Bridge Of Niskayuna

Retirement Community

Alterra Clare Bridge Of Niskayuna Has 1 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail

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HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING ALBANY

Albany Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 4801 Units Available Under Management by the Albany Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Albany Housing Authority Serves the Albany, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 4801 Units Available Under Management by the Albany Housing Authority....

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Cohoes Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 635 Units Available Under Management by the Cohoes Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Cohoes Housing Authority Serves the Cohoes, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 635 Units Available Under Management by the Cohoes Housing Authority. ...

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Village of Green Island

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 46 Units Available Under Management by the Village of Green Island. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Village of Green Island Serves the Green Island, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 46 Units Available Under Management by the Village of Green Island. Th...

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Watervliet Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 215 Units Available Under Management by the Watervliet Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Watervliet Housing Authority Serves the Watervliet, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 215 Units Available Under Management by the Watervliet Housing Authori...

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Fair Market Rent

The Watervliet Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Albany County, NY Fair Market Rent:

Studio

$1,011

1 Bedroom

$1,131

2 Bedrooms

$1,374

3 Bedrooms

$1,661

4 Bedrooms

$1,830

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Albany County for 2026.

Albany County, NY Income Limit:

1 Person

$58,950

2 Persons

$67,350

3 Persons

$75,750

4 Persons

$84,150

5 Persons

$90,900