The Mews at Hopewell Junction
Admiral Halsey Senior Village
Church Alliance
St Simeon II Senior Citizens Housing
There are 2,288 low-income apartments in Dutchess County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Dutchess County, New York can range from $543 to $1,137 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,962 low-income homes in Dutchess County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $395 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 26th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Dutchess County, New York
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| PathStone | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Dutchess County, New York Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County features 1,962 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Dutchess County, New York
There are 2,288 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Dutchess County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Dutchess County, New York
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Dutchess County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Dutchess County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Dutchess County, New York for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,643 and $2,008.
2024 Dutchess County, New York Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess County, New York Fair Market Rent | $1,237 | $1,419 | $1,825 | $2,315 | $2,560 |
| Dutchess County, New York Payment Standard Range | $1,113 to $1,361 | $1,277 to $1,561 | $1,643 to $2,008 | $2,084 to $2,547 | $2,304 to $2,816 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Dutchess County, NY Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 53 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 4,314 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,962 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 30.95% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.29 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Median Household Income | $71,904 ±$1,193 |
| Median Rent | $1,130 ±$14 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 51.18% ± 2.27pp |
| Total Population | 296,928 |
Population and Household Demographics
Dutchess County is a county in New York with a population of 296,928. There are 106,771 households in the county with an average household size of 2.61 persons. 30.95% of households in Dutchess County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Dutchess County
The median gross income for households in Dutchess County is $71,904 a year, or $5,992 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,130 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Dutchess County, a household making less than $3,767 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 51.18% of households who rent are overburdened in Dutchess County.
Area Median Income In Dutchess County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Dutchess County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $119,600
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Dutchess County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Dutchess County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Dutchess County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$25,000 | $28,600 | $32,150 | $35,700 | $38,600 | $41,450 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Dutchess County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$41,650 | $47,600 | $53,550 | $59,500 | $64,300 | $69,050 | $73,800 | $78,550 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Dutchess County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
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