Rip Van Winkle House LIHTCPB Section 8 Poughkeepsie, NY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Rip Van Winkle House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Poughkeepsie, NY with 192 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $509/month on average.

192
total units
93%
occupancy
$509
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address10 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Map →
Average household income$21,510/yr
Average personal income$9,106/yr
People per unit2.4
Moved in within last year19%
Households below 30% AMI71%
Households below 50% AMI93%
One-bedroom share22%

How to apply at Rip Van Winkle House

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 10 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$509/mo average here).

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Rip Van Winkle House have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Rip Van Winkle House?
Residents report average rents near $509/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 Rip Van Winkle House?
Contact the management office at 10 Rinaldi Blvd 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.