Cohoes Housing Authority

Cohoes Housing Authority Apartment Details

The Cohoes Housing Authority offers three developments of family units, and one senior high rise. Section 8 subsidized housing, where you live in private housing and have your rent subsidized according to your income, is also available.
Applications Are Taken Any Time During Business Hours (8:30AM 4PM, Monday Friday).
How long of a wait to get into Housing?
The wait list varies; it takes 2 to 4 weeks to process an application. Depending on the vacancy rate, it may take2 to 6 months for an apartment. In some cases, depending on the number of bedrooms you are waiting for and what the turnover rate is, it may take up to one year.

How much will the rent be?          
Rent is based on your income (approximately 30% of your yearly gross), or flat rents.  See further information on the web site for income limits and flat rent rates.  
                
Can I see an apartment?
If you call the office at 235-4500 ext. 113, Tenant Relations Officer will arrange an appointment for viewing.

Important information
Waiting Lists
Most low income apartments have waiting lists. Some of these lists can take years until you can be called for openings. The key is to try to get on as many waiting lists as possible.

Call The Apartments Directly
We provide phone numbers and websites. Call the apartments directly if they have openings or open waiting lists.

Apartment Rates
We provide current apartment rates on many listing pages. Most HUD listings do not have published rates. They are based on 30% of the renters adjustable gross income. You will need to contact the apartments to determine if you qualify for income based rent.

Apartment Rental and informational statistics for zip code

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code	$955
Population in zip code	21,355
Median age of those living in this zip code	37.4
Average household income of those living in this zip code	$58,199
Average home value in this zip code	$181,603