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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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) 842-2894Section 8 Application Checklist
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Amsterdam Housing Authority serves 527 low-income households. The agency manages 523 Housing Choice Vouchers and 46 public housing units.
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.
Working adults head 152 households and make up 29 percent of households served by 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.
| Black | 32 |
| White | 153 |
| Hispanic | 337 |
There are 105 households headed by seniors served by the Amsterdam Housing Authority. Senior households are 20% of households 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.
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.
Amsterdam Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 1, 2018 and closed on July 7, 2018.
Housing options for families with immigrants.
If the head of household is a citizen or eligible immigrant, you can still qualify for HUD programs with a citizenship requirement.Shawneen Dustin says:
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