Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Poughkeepsie, NY
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Poughkeepsie with roughly 2,459 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $405 to $692 per month. Median reported wait: about 67 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Poughkeepsie
Section 8 apartments in Poughkeepsie (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Tubman Terrace PB Section 8 | 193 | $596 | — |
| Rip Van Winkle House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | $509 | — |
| Maplewood Apartments PB Section 8 | 84 | $445 | — |
| Fallkill Commons on Rose LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Crannell Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Highridge Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Pendell Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Poughkeepsie Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lakeview Arms Senior Citizens Apart PB Section 8 | 71 | $405 | — |
| Queen City Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| St Simeon Ii Senior Citizen Housin PB Section 8 | 60 | $539 | — |
| 417 Main St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Poughkeepsie Village Senior Citizen PB Section 8 | 50 | $411 | — |
| Livingston Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Cottage Residence PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Poughkeepsie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Garden Apts. Public Housing | 242 | $556 | 71 mo |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Gardens Public Housing | 117 | $692 | 62 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Poughkeepsie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman & Bixby Privatization LIHTC | 251 | — | — |
| Lexington Club at Galleria LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Grand Pointe Park Apts LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Spring Manor Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Hillside Terrace Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Oak Crest LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Garden St Revit Project Phase I LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Harlow Row LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dutchess County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dutchess County: studio $1,364, 1-BR $1,549, 2-BR $1,979, 3-BR $2,511, 4-BR $2,694.
Full FMR table for Dutchess County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Poughkeepsie
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.