Albany Housing Authority
200 S Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12202 · ~5,334 units under management
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.
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).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBOR HILL 3B | Albany | 98 High Performer | UPCS | Sep 2018 |
| South End Phase III | Albany | 97 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| ARBOR HILL HOMES | Albany | 95 High Performer | UPCS | Jul 2018 |
| Ida Yarbrough Homes Redevelopment | Albany | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| STEAMBOAT SQUARE | Albany | 92 High Performer | UPCS | Sep 2017 |
| ROBERT WHALEN HOMES | Albany | 91 High Performer | UPCS | Aug 2017 |
| LINCOLN PARK HOMES | Albany | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| Ezra Prentice Homes Redevelopment LLC | Albany | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Ida Yarbrough Phase II | Albany | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| Townsend Park Homes | Albany | 81 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| Nutgrove Garden Apartments | Albany | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| WESTVIEW APARTMENTS | Albany | 78 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 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.
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.