Dr. Martin Luther King Gardens Public Housing Poughkeepsie, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dr. Martin Luther King Gardens is a Public Housing community in Poughkeepsie, NY with 117 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $692/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 62 months.
117
total units
97%
occupancy
$692
avg resident rent
62 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 Washington St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Map → |
| Average household income | $30,651/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,431/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Dr. Martin Luther King Gardens
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 159 Washington St, Poughkeepsie; 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 (~$692/mo average here).
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- Eastman & Bixby Privatization LIHTC
- Hudson Garden Apts. Public Housing
- Harriet Tubman Terrace PB Section 8
- Rip Van Winkle House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lexington Club at Galleria LIHTC
- Grand Pointe Park Apts LIHTC
- Spring Manor Apts LIHTC
- Maplewood Apartments PB Section 8
- Fallkill Commons on Rose LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crannell Square LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen City Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 1.1 km |
| Harlow Row LIHTC | Poughkeepsie | 1.1 km |
| 417 Main St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 1.4 km |
| Highridge Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 1.7 km |
| Poughkeepsie Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 1.7 km |
| Lakeview Arms Senior Citizens Apart PB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 1.7 km |
| Pendell Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 2 km |
| Livingston Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Poughkeepsie
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dr. Martin Luther King Gardens 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $692/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 Dr. Martin Luther King Gardens?
Contact the management office at 159 Washington St in Poughkeepsie. 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.