Holyrood House PB Section 8 Scotia, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Holyrood House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Scotia, NY with 96 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average.
96
total units
95%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 5th St, Scotia, NY 12302 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,401/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,232/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Holyrood House
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 201 5th St, Scotia; 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 (~$365/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No Name LIHTC | Schenectady | 0.8 km |
| Downtown Public Housing | Schenectady | 2.4 km |
| State Hulett Nsa PB Section 8 | Schenectady | 2.8 km |
| Depaul Schenectady - Josephe L Allen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Schenectady | 2.8 km |
| Vale Housing Revitalization LIHTC | Schenectady | 2.8 km |
| 845 Broadway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Schenectady | 3.4 km |
| Renaissance Square LIHTC | Schenectady | 3.4 km |
| Yates Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Schenectady | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Scotia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Holyrood House 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 Holyrood House?
Residents report average rents near $365/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 Holyrood House?
Contact the management office at 201 5th St in Scotia. 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.