Plattsburgh Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Plattsburgh, New York.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Plattsburgh, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Plattsburgh Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Atlas Heights Other Waiting List Learn More

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

The Plattsburgh Housing Authority (PHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted from May 1, 2018, until further notice.

Plattsburgh, NY is about 160 miles north of Albany, NY.

To apply during the opening period, open and print the application online. Select the "2018 PHA Sec 8 Application" Part 1 and Part 2 links.

Once the paper application has been completed, the "Part 1" document must be either:

  1. Mailed to the PHA at 4817 South Catherine St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
  2. Emailed to either gg@phaplattsburgh.com or tiffany@phaplattsburgh.com.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Live in Clinton County
  • Applicant or family member works, is hired to work, or attends school in Clinton County
  • Homeless
  • Displaced by government (federal, state, or local) action
  • Participant of the Shelter Plus Care Program, and are within 3 months of completing the requirements
  • Applicant or family member is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking

For more information, visit the PHA Housing Choice Voucher page, or the PHA website.

Source: This information has been verified by a PHA representative, and the PHA website, as of November 21, 2019.

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

The Plattsburgh Housing Authority (PHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least January, 2018, until further notice. 

To apply during the opening period, open and print the application online. Select the the "Public Housing Application" link.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Live in Clinton County
  • Work or hired to work in Clinton County
  • 62 years of age or older

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

  1. Mailed to the PHA at 4817 South Catherine St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
  2. Emailed to either gg@phaplattsburgh.com or tiffany@phaplattsburgh.com.

For more information, visit the PHA Properties page, or the PHA website.

Sources: This information has been verified by the PHA website on November 21, 2019.

Open Until Further Notice: Atlas Heights Other Waiting List

The Plattsburgh Housing Authority (PHA) waiting list for 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom apartments at Atlas Heights is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the application available online. Select the "Atlas Heights Application" link.

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

  1. Emailed to tiffany@phaplattsburgh.com
  2. Faxed to (518) 561-1769
  3. Returned to:Plattsburgh Housing Authority4817 South Catherine St.Plattsburgh, NY 12901 

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Currently live on this property and am requesting a new unit because:
    • I have a verifiable need for an accessible apartment
    • I have a verifiable medical need for a different apartment
    • My current apartment is too small or too large for my household
    • Other (state reason)
  •  Live in another property owned or managed by Plattsburgh Housing Authority

For more information, visit the PHA Housing Choice Voucher page, or the PHA website.

Source: This information has been verified by a PHA representative, and the PHA website, as of November 21, 2019.

About The Agency

Plattsburgh Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 802 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

4817 South Catherine Street, Plattsburgh, NY

Visit Website(518) 561-0720

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 Plattsburgh Housing Authority?

Plattsburgh Housing Authority serves 768 low-income households. The agency manages 220 Housing Choice Vouchers and 570 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 69 percent of households served by Plattsburgh Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Plattsburgh Housing Authority households.

How many Plattsburgh Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 145 households and make up 19 percent of households served by Plattsburgh Housing Authority.

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

There are 514 female-headed renter households living in Plattsburgh Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 67% of those served by the Plattsburgh Housing Authority.

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

Black 38
Native American 8
Asian-Pacific Islander 8
White 699
Hispanic 23

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

There are 268 households headed by seniors served by the Plattsburgh Housing Authority. Senior households are 35% of households in Plattsburgh Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 368 persons with disabilities living in Plattsburgh Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 48% of households served by the Plattsburgh Housing Authority.

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

The Plattsburgh 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Plattsburgh Housing Authority

John Collins Park

235 S Peru St, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

Lakeview Towers

34 Flynn Ave, Plattsburgh, New York 12901