Troy, New York Mainstream Voucher Waiting List is Closed as of October 2024. The waiting list was last open in January 2020 and remains closed.

Nathan Brunet

Analysis by Nathan Brunet

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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The Troy Housing Authority (THA) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from January 21, 2020, until January 31, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the THA, applicants, "must be a household with a person or persons with disabilities and their families and who have previously experienced homelessness and are currently a client in a Permanent Supportive Housing or Raprid Rehousing project to apply for this program."

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the application online.
  2. Pick up an application at any THA location.

Once the application was completed, it must have been either:

  1. Hand delivered to Taylor Apartments.
  2. Emailed to the THA.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who live in Troy, New York (including applicants temporarily placed outside the city, through no fault of their own, by Rensselaer County Department of Social Services, whose last permanent address was within the City of Troy, New York).
  • Working families and those unable to work due to age (62+) or disability not related to alcohol or substance abuse. Working means documented employment or contracting of 20 hours or more per week that will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Veterans/Current Military Personnel and their families.
  • Families from the jurisdiction of the Troy Housing Authority who have become homeless through no fault of their own and are presently being housed in shelters or motels through assistance from the Rensselaer County Department of Social Services.
  • Families of Federally-declared disasters who are Section 8 voucher holders or public housing residents in another jurisdiction will receive preference over the waiting list placeholders.  Other families of Federally-declared disasters (i.e. those who are not Section 8 voucher holders or public housing residents) will receive one admission preference point due to their displacement caused by a Federally-declared disasters.  Other preference points will be granted based on their status prior to the natural disaster.
  • Households with a non-elderly person with a disability, at least 18 years old and less than 62 years old, transitioning out of an institutional setting, or at serious risk of institutionalization, or homeless or at risk of being homeless.
  • Household with a non-elderly person with a disability, at least 18 years old and less than 62 years old, and their families and who have previously experienced homelessness AND are currently a client in a Permanent Supportive Housing or Rapid Rehousing project.

It is not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the THA How to Apply page, or the THA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the THA website, as of January 2, 2020.

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Troy, New York Mainstream Voucher Applicant Preferences

Troy, New York has preferences for: Elderly, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans, Working/Employed, Homeless, Displaced by Government Action, Disabled, Living in Or at Risk of Institutionalization, Non-Elderly Disabled. Preferences are not required but Mainstream Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Troy Housing Authority

Troy, New York Mainstream Voucher Waiting List is managed by Troy Housing Authority.

Troy Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,205 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Troy, New York.

What should I do after applying to the Troy Housing Authority Mainstream Voucher 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 Troy Housing Authority Mainstream Voucher 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 Troy Housing Authority Mainstream Voucher 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 Troy Housing Authority Mainstream Voucher 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 Troy Housing Authority Mainstream Voucher 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 Troy Housing Authority Mainstream Voucher waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Troy Housing Authority Mainstream Voucher waiting list, how do I pick up an application?

To pick up an application, you must visit a location set by the housing authority to pick up a paper form. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

For the Troy Housing Authority Mainstream Voucher waiting list, how do I print out an application?

To print out an application, a paper form must be printed from a device that is connected to the internet. This document is usually in the form of a .doc, docx, or .pdf. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

Who has a Section 8 voucher already?

If you are considering applying for a voucher, you may be interested to know who already has a voucher, 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 have a Section or project-based voucher issued by Troy Housing Authority.

How many renters have a Section 8 voucher with Troy Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Troy Housing Authority was managing 2,123 Section 8 vouchers. Of the total number of vouchers managed, there were 1,656 households with a voucher. This represents 78% of the total voucher allotment for Troy Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 3,708 people living in households with a Section 8 voucher issued by Troy Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Troy Housing Authority Section 8 households wait for their voucher?

The 1,656 households with a Section 8 voucher at the start of 2024 waited on average 57 months to receive their voucher. Of those voucher-holding households, 215 got their voucher in the last year. This represents 13 percent of voucher holders with vouchers issued by Troy Housing Authority.

Are there any Troy Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers not issued to renters?

Though Section 8 voucher programs are over-subscribed across the nation with all programs having a waiting list, each month, each housing agency managing vouchers has vouchers that are not issued to renters. This can result from turnover in the program if someone with a voucher buys a home, sees an increase in their income, passes away, or otherwise discontinues the use of their voucher.

The time it takes to transfer voucher funding from one recipient to another can be many months. Managing the Section 8 waiting list, qualifying new voucher holders, and approving new homes or apartments takes time. In addition, in some areas, there is an extreme housing shortage or landlords may refuse to rent to persons using a Section 8 voucher to pay their rent. This results in longer than usual ramp-up times for new voucher holders.

The Troy Housing Authority Section 8 HCV program that this waiting list covers had 78% of its vouchers utilized by households with 22% unutilized at the start of 2024. This means that 467 Section 8 vouchers out of a total of 2,123 were in processing at the time HUD reported the data.

How many Troy Housing Authority Section 8 households have children?

Of the 1,656 Section 8 voucher-holding households with the Troy Housing Authority, 1,040 have at least one child. There are 85 two-parent households in the Troy Housing Authority voucher program, and 955 single-parent households. There were 955 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Troy Housing Authority Section 8 households earn?

The average annual household income for Troy Housing Authority Section 8 Voucher holders is $19,215 The average annual income per person is $8,602 The average voucher holder earns 21% of the local Area Median Income.

Troy Housing Authority voucher household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 83 5%
$5,000 - $9,999 116 7%
$10,000 - $14,999 546 33%
$15,000 - $19,999 248 15%
$20,000+ 679 41%

What is the source of income for Troy Housing Authority Section 8 households?

Of all voucher holders, 722 (34%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 85 (4%) voucher-holding households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 1,168 (55%) voucher-holding households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Troy Housing Authority Section 8 voucher pay for tenants?

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program pays 70% of the cost of rent plus utilities for any household receiving the housing assistance.

For the Troy Housing Authority Section 8 program, the federal government is providing, on average, $698 per month to each household, for an average annual cost of $8,376. The program as a whole is paying landlords $1,155,888 per month, for an annual economic benefit to landlords of $13,870,656

How much does the average Troy Housing Authority Section 8 tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the Section 8 tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Troy Housing Authority Section 8 HCV programs, the average family expenditure is $456 per month or $5,472 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $755,136 per month, which is $9,061,632 per year.

What is the average rent of a Section 8 apartment or home in the Troy Housing Authority program?

The average total rent paid to Section 8 landlords is $1,154 per month which includes payment contributed by both tenant households and the federal government. This is a program-wide rent average across all bedroom size rentals.

What is the average utility cost paid by Troy Housing Authority Section 8 renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $107 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 Troy Housing Authority Section 8 homes?

Of the 2,123 households with a Section 8 voucher, 497 (30%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 646 (39%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 530 (32%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 18% of Housing Choice Voucher recipients are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Troy Housing Authority Section 8 households?

65% of Troy Housing Authority Section 8 HCV program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Troy Housing Authority Section 8 tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 0 0%
Black Non-Hispanic 745 45%
Native American/Alaskan 0 0%
White Non-Hispanic 580 35%
Black Hispanic 66 4%
White Hispanic 232 14%
Other Hispanic 0 0%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Troy Housing Authority Section 8 HCV program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 83 5%
25-50/td> 845 51%
51-61 265 16%
62-84 447 27%
85 or Older 33 2%
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