Program: Combined · Public housing units: 722 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,705 · Households served: 2,012 · Occupancy: 83% · ZIP codes served: 19
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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