Amsterdam Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Amsterdam, New York.

Waiting List
Closed: Amsterdam, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Woodrow Wilson Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: General Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Near-Elderly Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Moderate Rehabilitation Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Amsterdam, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one week in July, 2018; and before that for one week in December, 2016, and in October, 2014. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working families, those unable to work because of age or disability, and persons who live, work or attend school locally.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application has been received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (518) 842-2894. 

Open Until Further Notice: Woodrow Wilson Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for apartments at Woodrow Wilson Townhomes.

To apply, complete the online application, and select "Woodrow Wilson Town Houses."

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working at least 9 months, live in the City of Amsterdam.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (518) 842-2894. 

Open Until Further Notice: General Public Housing Waiting List

The Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting general Public Housing waiting list applications. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, complete the online application, and select "Garden Apartments" or "Wall Street Apartments."

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working at least 9 months, live in the City of Amsterdam.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (518) 842-2894. 

Open Until Further Notice: Near-Elderly Public Housing Waiting List

The Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Near-Elderly (50+) Public Housing waiting list applications. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application, and select "Hi Rise & Stratton Apartments."

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working at least 9 months, live in the City of Amsterdam.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (518) 842-2894. 

Open Until Further Notice: Moderate Rehabilitation Other Project Based Waiting List

The Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Moderate Rehabilitation Program waiting list applications. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application, and select "Moderate Rehabilitation Program."

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working at least 9 months, live in the City of Amsterdam.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (518) 842-2894. 

About The Agency

Amsterdam Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 745 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

52 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY

Visit Website(518) 842-2894

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Amsterdam Housing Authority?

Amsterdam Housing Authority serves 527 low-income households. The agency manages 523 Housing Choice Vouchers and 46 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Amsterdam Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 67 percent of households served by Amsterdam Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Amsterdam Housing Authority households.

How many Amsterdam Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 152 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Amsterdam Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Amsterdam Housing Authority?

There are 437 female-headed renter households living in Amsterdam Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Amsterdam Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Amsterdam Housing Authority renters?

Black 32
White 153
Hispanic 337

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Amsterdam Housing Authority?

There are 105 households headed by seniors served by the Amsterdam Housing Authority. Senior households are 20% of households in Amsterdam Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Amsterdam Housing Authority housing?

There are 126 persons with disabilities living in Amsterdam Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Amsterdam Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Amsterdam Housing Authority?

The Amsterdam Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Amsterdam Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Amsterdam Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 1, 2018 and closed on July 7, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Amsterdam Housing Authority

New Amsterdam Apartments

60 Division St, Amsterdam, New York 12010

New Amsterdam Apartments

26 Wall St, Amsterdam, New York 12010