Arbor Hill Homes Public Housing Albany, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Arbor Hill Homes is a Public Housing community in Albany, NY with 54 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $647/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 84 months.
54
total units
98%
occupancy
$647
avg resident rent
84 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 1st St, Albany, NY 12210 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,252/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,435/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Arbor Hill Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 100 1st St, Albany; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$647/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend Park Homes Public Housing | Albany | 0.8 km |
| Skyline Gardens Apartments - 5210 PB Section 8 | Albany | 0.8 km |
| Robert Whalen Homes Public Housing | Albany | 0.8 km |
| Ida Yarbrough Homes Redevelopment - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 0.8 km |
| Cohoes Falls Apartments PB Section 8 | Albany | 0.8 km |
| Robinson Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.1 km |
| Lv Apartments Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.1 km |
| Dudley Park Apts LIHTC | Albany | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Arbor Hill Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Arbor Hill Homes?
Residents report average rents near $647/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Arbor Hill Homes?
Contact the management office at 100 1st St in Albany. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.