This housing agency serves Auburn, New York.
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| Open Until Further Notice: Auburn, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Auburn Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Auburn, New York.
The Auburn Housing Authority (AHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed date of January 1, 2025, until further notice. The last time the waiting list was open was in May 2023 and it was open for approximately 2 months. If the same timing persists, the list should be open until March 2025 but it could close sooner if more applications are rteceived.
There are four ways to apply during the opening period:
Once the application has been completed, it must be either:
This waiting list has the following preferences: Local Preferences (anyone residing in the City of Auburn)
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the AHA website on January 3, 2025 by Dave Layfield.
The Auburn Housing Authority (AHA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least December, 2018, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the application available online. Select the "Universal Application" link.
For more information, visit the AHA Properties page, or the AHA website.
Auburn Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 444 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
| Monday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
7 Merriman Street, Auburn, NY
Visit Website — (315) 253-6249Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Auburn Housing Authority serves 359 low-income households. The agency manages 437 Housing Choice Vouchers and -3 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Auburn Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Auburn Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 82 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Auburn Housing Authority.
There are 258 female-headed renter households living in Auburn Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Auburn Housing Authority.
| Black | 68 |
| Native American | 4 |
| White | 269 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
There are 75 households headed by seniors served by the Auburn Housing Authority. Senior households are 21% of households in Auburn Housing Authority housing.
There are 96 persons with disabilities living in Auburn Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 27% of households served by the Auburn Housing Authority.
The Auburn 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.
Section 8 vouchers can be moved to another area.
Once certain conditions are met, a Section 8 voucher may be transferred to another area (known as "porting").Cathy Watkins says:
"I’m just glad I could find Affordable Housing Online. If I can find a low-income rental, I can see retirement."