Van Rensselaer Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 Rensselaer, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Van Rensselaer Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rensselaer, NY with 106 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $415/month on average.
106
total units
91%
occupancy
$415
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 460 Forbes Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,660/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,631/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Van Rensselaer Heights
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 460 Forbes Ave, Rensselaer; 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 (~$415/mo average here).
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- Greenbush Village Apartments §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Housing Authority LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Skyline Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Skyline Gardens Apartments - 5210 PB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Robert Whalen Homes Public Housing | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Ida Yarbrough Homes Redevelopment - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Cohoes Falls Apartments PB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| South Mall Towers LIHTC | Albany | 2 km |
| Dudley Park Apts LIHTC | Albany | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rensselaer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Van Rensselaer Heights 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 Van Rensselaer Heights?
Residents report average rents near $415/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 Van Rensselaer Heights?
Contact the management office at 460 Forbes Ave in Rensselaer. 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.