Forest Hill Towers Public Housing Gloversville, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Hill Towers is a Public Housing community in Gloversville, NY with 108 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $384/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
108
total units
82%
occupancy
$384
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 Forest St Apt 111, Gloversville, NY 12078 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,915/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,105/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 27% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Forest Hill Towers
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 31 Forest St Apt 111, Gloversville; 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 (~$384/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Gloversville
- Kingsboro Towers Public Housing
- Dubois Gardens Public Housing
- Gloversville Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kingsborough Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Estee Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Petoff Garden Apts Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton Friendship Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 2.8 km |
| Fulton Friendship Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 2.8 km |
| Hillside Place LIHTC | Johnstown | 4.5 km |
| Hillside Place LIHTC | Johnstown | 4.5 km |
| Trackside Homes PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 5.1 km |
| Trackside Homes PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 5.1 km |
| Fonda Terrace LIHTC | Fonda | 10.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gloversville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Hill Towers 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 Forest Hill Towers?
Residents report average rents near $384/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 Forest Hill Towers?
Contact the management office at 31 Forest St Apt 111 in Gloversville. 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.