Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Amsterdam, NY
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Amsterdam with roughly 1,133 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $591 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Amsterdam
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Amsterdam
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Square Apts I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Tc - Amsterdam Nas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 195 | — | — |
| Pbra Amsterdam Nas Hdfc Mf PB Section 8 | 191 | $394 | — |
| Colonial Square PB Section 8 | 109 | $449 | — |
| Woodrow Townhouse LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| New Amsterdam Apts. Public Housing | 70 | $591 | 27 mo |
| Amsterdam Senior LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Mohawk Terrace PB Section 8 | 68 | $370 | — |
| Veddersburg Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Holland Circle Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Amsterdam Rehabilitation PB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| Rivercrest Commons §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Amsterdam (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Square Apts I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Tc - Amsterdam Nas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 195 | — | — |
| Pbra Amsterdam Nas Hdfc Mf PB Section 8 | 191 | $394 | — |
| Colonial Square PB Section 8 | 109 | $449 | — |
| Woodrow Townhouse LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Mohawk Terrace PB Section 8 | 68 | $370 | — |
| Veddersburg Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Holland Circle Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Amsterdam Rehabilitation PB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Amsterdam
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Amsterdam Apts. Public Housing | 70 | $591 | 27 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Amsterdam
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Senior LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Montgomery County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County: studio $892, 1-BR $899, 2-BR $1,102, 3-BR $1,381, 4-BR $1,484.
Full FMR table for Montgomery County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Amsterdam
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.