This housing agency serves Watertown, New York.
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| Open Until Further Notice: Watertown Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Watertown Housing Authority (WHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least January 10, 2018, until further notice.There are two ways to apply:
Watertown Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 642 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.
142 Mechanic Street, Watertown, NY
Visit Website — (315) 782-1251Section 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
Watertown Housing Authority serves 597 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 597 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 Watertown Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Watertown Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 143 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Watertown Housing Authority.
There are 382 female-headed renter households living in Watertown Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 64% of those served by the Watertown Housing Authority.
| Black | 42 |
| Native American | 6 |
| White | 507 |
| Hispanic | 42 |
There are 208 households headed by seniors served by the Watertown Housing Authority. Senior households are 35% of households in Watertown Housing Authority housing.
There are 202 persons with disabilities living in Watertown Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 34% of households served by the Watertown Housing Authority.
The Watertown 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.
Know your rights as a Section 8 tenant.
In many areas, private landlords with an available unit can refuse interested tenants who have a Section 8 voucher. Check your local laws.Sandra Lewis-Kidd says:
"I received daily updates from Affordable Housing Online on waiting list openings not only in my city, but also other states and cities accepting applications. I was able to apply, and was actually chosen for the Section 8 housing lottery!"