Robert Whalen Homes Public Housing Albany, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Robert Whalen Homes is a Public Housing community in Albany, NY with 124 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $562/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 65 months.
124
total units
93%
occupancy
$562
avg resident rent
65 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 Colonie St, Albany, NY 12210 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,246/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,853/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Robert Whalen Homes
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 275 Colonie St, Albany; 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 (~$562/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Robert Whalen Homes 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 Robert Whalen Homes?
Residents report average rents near $562/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 Robert Whalen Homes?
Contact the management office at 275 Colonie St in Albany. 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.