Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Schenectady, NY
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Schenectady with roughly 2,152 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $309 to $501 per month. Median reported wait: about 63 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Schenectady
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Schenectady
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Public Housing | 414 | $408 | 62 mo |
| Eastside Public Housing | 302 | $496 | 63 mo |
| Southgate Apts PB Section 8 | 269 | $415 | — |
| Yates Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 211 | — | — |
| 845 Broadway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | — | — |
| State Hulett Nsa PB Section 8 | 104 | $309 | — |
| Yates Village 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Hamilton Hill Ii Aka Hillside Crossin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Hillside View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Renaissance Square LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Depaul Schenectady - Josephe L Allen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Father Leo O'brien Senior §202 Senior | 49 | $501 | — |
| Mount Pleasant Commons §202 Senior | 49 | $470 | — |
| Schenectady B'nai B'rith PB Section 8 | 49 | $311 | — |
| Guilderland Senior Housing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Omni Sen Living Comm of Guilderland Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Holly Manor LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Vale Housing Revitalization LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| No Name LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Lawrence Commons PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Schenectady (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Apts PB Section 8 | 269 | $415 | — |
| Yates Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 211 | — | — |
| 845 Broadway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | — | — |
| State Hulett Nsa PB Section 8 | 104 | $309 | — |
| Yates Village 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Hamilton Hill Ii Aka Hillside Crossin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Hillside View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Depaul Schenectady - Josephe L Allen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Schenectady B'nai B'rith PB Section 8 | 49 | $311 | — |
| Lawrence Commons PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Schenectady
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Public Housing | 414 | $408 | 62 mo |
| Eastside Public Housing | 302 | $496 | 63 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Schenectady
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Square LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Guilderland Senior Housing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Omni Sen Living Comm of Guilderland Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Holly Manor LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Vale Housing Revitalization LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| No Name LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Schenectady County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Schenectady County: studio $1,217, 1-BR $1,417, 2-BR $1,702, 3-BR $2,041, 4-BR $2,253.
Full FMR table for Schenectady County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Schenectady
- 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.