Harriet Tubman Terrace PB Section 8 Poughkeepsie, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harriet Tubman Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Poughkeepsie, NY with 193 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $596/month on average.
193
total units
83%
occupancy
$596
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Williams St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,036/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,270/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Harriet Tubman Terrace
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 21 Williams 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 (~$596/mo average here).
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- Dr. Martin Luther King Gardens Public Housing
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 417 Main St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 0.8 km |
| Poughkeepsie Village Senior Citizen PB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 1.1 km |
| Livingston Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 1.1 km |
| Garden St Revit Project Phase I LIHTC | Poughkeepsie | 1.1 km |
| Highridge Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 2 km |
| Poughkeepsie Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 2 km |
| Lakeview Arms Senior Citizens Apart PB Section 8 | Poughkeepsie | 2 km |
| St. Anna Apartments, H.d.f.c §202 Senior | Poughkeepsie | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Poughkeepsie
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harriet Tubman Terrace have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Harriet Tubman Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $596/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 Harriet Tubman Terrace?
Contact the management office at 21 Williams 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.