Monticello Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Monticello, New York.

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Closed: Monticello Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Monticello Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Monticello Housing Authority (MHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one day in June 2015, and before that it was closed on 9/24/2010. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.


According to an article by Time Warner Cable News: Hudson Valley, hundreds waited in line as early as 9:30 pm the night before the waiting list opened. Another article from the Times Herald-Record said that more than 650 people were in line for the 50 available vouchers. 


It went on to explain that applications were put on the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis, but there was a preference for those who live locally.

Open Until Further Notice: Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Monticello Housing Authority is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.This housing authority offers: One senior/disabled apartment community with 20 units, and one family apartment community with 98 units, both are located in Monticello.There are two ways to apply for public housing:1. Request an application be mailed to you, by calling 845-794-6855, during normal office hours.2. Stop in the housing authority office to pick up an application, located at 76 Evergreen Dr., Monticello, NY 12701, during normal office hours.Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to address listed above. Be sure to include copies of these documents with your application: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of all income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.This housing authority does have a preference for local residents, all other applicants will be placed by date and time application has been received.For more information, the housing authority can be reached by calling 845-794-6855, during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Monticello Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 652 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

76 Evergreen Drive, Monticello, NY

(845) 794-6855

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 Monticello Housing Authority?

Monticello Housing Authority serves 61 low-income households. The agency manages 558 Housing Choice Vouchers and 89 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 65 percent of households served by Monticello Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 89 percent of Monticello Housing Authority households.

How many Monticello Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 23 households and make up 38 percent of households served by Monticello Housing Authority.

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

There are 42 female-headed renter households living in Monticello Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Monticello Housing Authority.

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

Black 26
Native American 1
White 20
Hispanic 15

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

There are 19 households headed by seniors served by the Monticello Housing Authority. Senior households are 32% of households in Monticello Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 12 persons with disabilities living in Monticello Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Monticello Housing Authority.

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

The Monticello 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.

How often does Monticello Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Monticello Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on June 15, 2015 and closed on June 15, 2015.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Monticello Housing Authority

Evergreen Drive

1 Evergreen Dr, Monticello, New York 12701

payment Subsidized
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