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The Monticello Housing Authority is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.This housing authority offers: One senior/disabled apartment community with 20 units, and one family apartment community with 98 units, both are located in Monticello.There are two ways to apply for public housing:1. Request an application be mailed to you, by calling 845-794-6855, during normal office hours.2. Stop in the housing authority office to pick up an application, located at 76 Evergreen Dr., Monticello, NY 12701, during normal office hours.Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to address listed above. Be sure to include copies of these documents with your application: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of all income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.This housing authority does have a preference for local residents, all other applicants will be placed by date and time application has been received.For more information, the housing authority can be reached by calling 845-794-6855, during normal office hours.

Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Monticello Housing Authority has preferences for: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Monticello Housing Authority

Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Monticello Housing Authority.

Monticello Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 652 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Monticello, New York.

What should I do after applying to the Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

Who lives in Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Monticello Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Monticello Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Monticello Housing Authority was managing 98 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 89 units occupied. This represents 91% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Monticello Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 81 people living in Public Housing units managed by Monticello Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

Are there any Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 91% of its units occupied by households with 9% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 89 Public Housing households in units managed by Monticello Housing Authority, 24 have at least one child. There are 5 two-parent households in the Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 19 single-parent households. There were 19 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $22,547 The average annual income per person is $11,691 The average Public Housing household annual income is 37% of the local Area Median Income.

Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 3 3%
$5,000 - $9,999 3 3%
$10,000 - $14,999 34 38%
$15,000 - $19,999 10 11%
$20,000+ 41 46%

What is the source of income for Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 35 (36%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 2 (2%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 49 (50%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $529 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $6,348.

How much does the average Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $445 per month or $5,340 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $39,605 per month, which is $475,260 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $69 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 98 households living in Public Housing units, 43 (48%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 28 (31%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 19 (21%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 19% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing households?

81% of Monticello Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

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