Schenectady County, NY
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,217/mo | $1,095 – $1,339/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,417/mo | $1,275 – $1,559/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,702/mo | $1,532 – $1,872/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,041/mo | $1,837 – $2,245/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,253/mo | $2,028 – $2,478/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Schenectady County, NY (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Schenectady County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Schenectady County
- Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority
375 Broadway, Schenectady, NY, 12305 · 5183867000
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Schenectady County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $43,100 |
| 2 people | $49,250 |
| 3 people | $55,400 |
| 4 people | $61,550 |
| 5 people | $66,500 |
| 6 people | $71,400 |
| 7 people | $76,350 |
| 8 people | $81,250 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Schenectady County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
YATES VILLAGE PHASE II (PARCEL 1, 2, 3)
2450 VAN VRANKEN AVENUE, SCHENECTADY, NY, 12308211 income-restricted units69 1BR, 108 2BR, 29 3BR, 5 4BR+Built 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 HAMILTON HILL II AKA HILLSIDE CROSSIN
710 STANLEY STREET, SCHENECTADY, NY, 1230754 income-restricted units of 85 total43 1BR, 30 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051RENAISSANCE SQUARE
104 IRVING STREET, SCHENECTADY, NY, 1230855 income-restricted units4 studio, 46 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051YATES VILLAGE 1
2450-1 VAN VRANKEN AVENUE, SCHENECTADY, NY, 1230674 income-restricted units of 89 total34 1BR, 37 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051HILLSIDE VIEW APTS
602 CRAIG ST, SCHENECTADY, NY, 1230758 income-restricted units10 studio, 26 1BR, 14 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048- Elderly
DEPAUL SCHENECTADY - JOSEPHE L ALLEN
780 ALBANY ST, SCHENECTADY, NY, 1230751 income-restricted units1 studio, 46 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20179% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047 845 BROADWAY APTS
845 BROADWAY, SCHENECTADY, NY, 12305155 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044HIGHLAND SQUARE APTS
88 SARATOGA RD, GLENVILLE, NY, 1230228 income-restricted units28 1BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035VALE HOUSING REVITALIZATION
9 DAGGETT TER, SCHENECTADY, NY, 1230740 income-restricted units23 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034HOLLY MANOR
2415 CURRY RD, SCHENECTADY, NY, 1230344 income-restricted units40 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033EDISON SENIOR APTS
1310 PRINCETOWN RD, ROTTERDAM, NY, 1230660 income-restricted units51 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030GLENVILLE TERRACE
389 SARATOGA RD, GLENVILLE, NY, 1230232 income-restricted units32 1BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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