Albany Housing Authority

200 S Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12202 · ~5,334 units under management

Call 5186417500

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Albany, NY (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Albany County

Who this agency serves

Albany Housing Authority served 3,308 households across 5,140 units (64% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $20,333, and pays an average of $505 per month toward rent.

Households served
3,308 of 5,140 units
Avg. household income
$20,333
Avg. rent paid by household
$505
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
33%
Head of household 62+
35%
Head of household with a disability
49%
Avg. wait to move in
42 months

Unit mix: 48% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 26% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 12 developments with an average score of 89 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
ARBOR HILL 3BAlbany98 High PerformerUPCSSep 2018
South End Phase IIIAlbany97 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
ARBOR HILL HOMESAlbany95 High PerformerUPCSJul 2018
Ida Yarbrough Homes RedevelopmentAlbany93 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
STEAMBOAT SQUAREAlbany92 High PerformerUPCSSep 2017
ROBERT WHALEN HOMESAlbany91 High PerformerUPCSAug 2017
LINCOLN PARK HOMESAlbany90 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
Ezra Prentice Homes Redevelopment LLCAlbany87 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
Ida Yarbrough Phase IIAlbany86 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
Townsend Park HomesAlbany81 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
Nutgrove Garden ApartmentsAlbany80 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
WESTVIEW APARTMENTSAlbany78 StandardNSPIREApr 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Albany Housing Authority, 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 (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax 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. Contact Albany Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Albany, NY

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.

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 →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Albany Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.