Cohoes Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Cohoes, New York.

Waiting List
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Open Until Further Notice: Cohoes, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

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Open Until Further Notice: Cohoes, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Cohoes Housing Authority (CHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open, from February 1, 2019 at 8:30 am ET, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Download and print the application available online.
  2. Pick up an application at the CHA office, located at 100 Manor Sites, Cohoes, New York 12047 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm ET.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the CHA office,100 Manor Sites, Cohoes, New York 12047.
  2. Dropped off at the CHA office at the address above during office hours.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in Albany County.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CHA website.

About The Agency

Cohoes Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 636 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

100 Manor Sites, Cohoes, NY

Visit Website(518) 235-4500

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 Cohoes Housing Authority?

Cohoes Housing Authority serves 455 low-income households. The agency manages 401 Housing Choice Vouchers and 227 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Cohoes Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Cohoes Housing Authority households.

How many Cohoes Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 122 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Cohoes Housing Authority.

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

There are 323 female-headed renter households living in Cohoes Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 71% of those served by the Cohoes Housing Authority.

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

Black 96
Asian-Pacific Islander 5
White 328
Hispanic 23

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

There are 163 households headed by seniors served by the Cohoes Housing Authority. Senior households are 36% of households in Cohoes Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 113 persons with disabilities living in Cohoes Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Cohoes Housing Authority.

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

The Cohoes Housing Authority is rated as a standard 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Cohoes Housing Authority

Roulier Heights Saratoga Sites

31 Saratoga Sites, Cohoes, New York 12047

Manor Sites

1 Manor Sites, Cohoes, New York 12047

Mcdonald Towers

19 Remsen St, Cohoes, New York 12047