How many low income apartments are in Cohoes, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Cohoes with approximately 691 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cohoes?

Tenant-paid rents in Cohoes's assisted buildings typically range from about $387 to $717 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Cohoes?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Cohoes?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Albany County: about $1,417/mo for one-bedroom and $1,702/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cohoes, NY

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cohoes with roughly 691 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $387 to $717 per month. Median reported wait: about 64 months.

assisted properties

691

subsidized units

$552

typical rent

64 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cohoes

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cohoes

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ogden Mill Apts PB Section 8	115	$442	—
Manor Sites Public Housing	95	$698	64 mo
Mcdonald Towers Public Housing	93	$387	—
White Birch Cohoes LIHTCPB Section 8	92	—	—
Cohoes-lion Heart Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Mosaic Village LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Cohoes Falls Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	66	—	—
Roulier Heights/saratoga Sites Public Housing	50	$717	—
Erie Point LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cohoes (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
Ogden Mill Apts PB Section 8	115	$442	—
White Birch Cohoes LIHTCPB Section 8	92	—	—
Cohoes-lion Heart Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Mosaic Village LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Cohoes Falls Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	66	—	—
Erie Point LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—

Public housing developments in Cohoes

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
Manor Sites Public Housing	95	$698	64 mo
Mcdonald Towers Public Housing	93	$387	—
Roulier Heights/saratoga Sites Public Housing	50	$717	—

Voucher rent limits: Albany County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Albany County: studio $1,217, 1-BR $1,417, 2-BR $1,702, 3-BR $2,041, 4-BR $2,253.

Full FMR table for Albany County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cohoes

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.