Mechanicville Housing for the Elder PB Section 8 Mechanicville, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mechanicville Housing for the Elder is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mechanicville, NY with 100 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $473/month on average.
100
total units
98%
occupancy
$473
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 N Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,846/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,648/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mechanicville Housing for the Elder
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 180 N Main St, Mechanicville; 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 (~$473/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Landings at Halfmoon LIHTC | Halfmoon | 9.3 km |
| Bishop Hubbard Senior Apartments PB Section 8 | Halfmoon | 9.3 km |
| Marina Woods Senior Housing LIHTC | Halfmoon | 10.8 km |
| Blue Heron Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ballston | 11 km |
| Shenendehowa Village §202 Senior | Clifton Park | 11 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mechanicville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mechanicville Housing for the Elder 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 Mechanicville Housing for the Elder?
Residents report average rents near $473/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 Mechanicville Housing for the Elder?
Contact the management office at 180 N Main St in Mechanicville. 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.