Amsterdam Housing Authority

Open: Woodrow Wilson Townhomes Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for apartments at Woodrow Wilson Townhomes.

To apply, complete the online application, and select "Woodrow Wilson Town Houses."

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working at least 9 months, live in the City of Amsterdam.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (518) 842-2894. 

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (518)842-2894.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: General Public Housing

The Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting general Public Housing waiting list applications. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, complete the online application, and select "Garden Apartments" or "Wall Street Apartments."

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working at least 9 months, live in the City of Amsterdam.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (518) 842-2894. 

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (518)842-2894.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Near-Elderly Public Housing

The Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Near-Elderly (50+) Public Housing waiting list applications. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application, and select "Hi Rise & Stratton Apartments."

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working at least 9 months, live in the City of Amsterdam.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (518) 842-2894. 

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (518)842-2894.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Moderate Rehabilitation Project-Based

The Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Moderate Rehabilitation Program waiting list applications. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application, and select "Moderate Rehabilitation Program."

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working at least 9 months, live in the City of Amsterdam.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (518) 842-2894. 

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (518)842-2894.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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