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Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority
Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority is based in Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY and administers 1,705 Section 8 vouchers and 722 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NY028. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,012. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12008 | $1,210 | $1,390 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,190 |
| 12009 | $1,230 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,230 |
| 12010 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12019 | $1,190 | $1,370 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,170 |
| 12027 | $1,280 | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,140 | $2,350 |
| 12053 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12056 | $1,190 | $1,370 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,160 |
| 12066 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12137 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12150 | $1,210 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,180 |
| 12157 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12302 | $1,220 | $1,400 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,210 |
| 12303 | $1,110 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12304 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12305 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12306 | $1,180 | $1,360 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,140 |
| 12307 | $1,110 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12308 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,080 |
| 12309 | $1,390 | $1,600 | $1,920 | $2,290 | $2,520 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority
375 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: (518) 386-7000
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About Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority
Overview
The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority operates 722 public housing units and administers 1,705 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,012 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher recipients in Schenectady County.
Scale and standing
The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority ranks 11th in New York State by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 129 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in housing assistance within Schenectady and the surrounding areas.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,340 to $1,970, with an average of $1,580. This is below the state average of $1,887. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 12027 at $1,970, while the lowest is in ZIP code 12157 at $1,340.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.