Ulster County, New York Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing programs support 837 income based apartments in Ulster County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 1,207 affordable apartments in Ulster County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Ulster County, New York
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Ulster County. Go to the New York Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Ulster County.
Affordable Housing In Ulster County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Ulster County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | Affordable Housing programs support 15 apartment communities in Kingston. |
| Ellenville, NY | Affordable Housing programs support 7 apartment communities in Ellenville. |
| Saugerties, NY | Affordable Housing programs support 5 apartment communities in Saugerties. |
| New Paltz, NY | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in New Paltz. |
| Marlboro, NY | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Marlboro. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Ulster County, New York
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Rural Ulster Preservation Company | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Ulster County, New York Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Ulster County, New York
Ulster County features 837 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Ulster County, New York
There are 1,207 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Ulster County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Ulster County, New York
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Ulster County landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Ulster County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Ulster County, New York for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,348 and $1,648.
2023 Ulster County, New York Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster County, New York Fair Market Rent | $1,089 | $1,155 | $1,498 | $1,961 | $2,185 |
| Ulster County, New York Payment Standard Range | $980 to $1,198 | $1,040 to $1,271 | $1,348 to $1,648 | $1,765 to $2,157 | $1,967 to $2,404 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Ulster County, NY Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 40 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,044 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 837 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.04% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.16 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Median Household Income | $58,918 ±$1,428 |
| Median Rent | $1,013 ±$20 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 55.61% ± 2.76pp |
| Total Population | 181,300 |
Population and Household Demographics
Ulster County is a county in New York with a population of 181,300. There are 69,474 households in the county with an average household size of 2.44 persons. 31.04% of households in Ulster County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Ulster County
The median gross income for households in Ulster County is $58,918 a year, or $4,910 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,013 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Ulster County, a household making less than $3,377 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 55.61% of households who rent are overburdened in Ulster County.
Area Median Income In Ulster County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Ulster County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $96,000
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Ulster County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Ulster County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Ulster County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$20,200 | $23,050 | $25,950 | $28,800 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Ulster County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$33,600 | $38,400 | $43,200 | $48,000 | $51,850 | $55,700 | $59,550 | $63,400 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Ulster County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$53,800 | $61,450 | $69,150 | $76,800 | $82,950 | $89,100 | $95,250 | $101,400 |
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