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Discover affordable housing in Dutchess County where there are 53+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
6811 Route 9, Rhinebeck, New York 12572
7 Bartel Pl, Millbrook, New York 12545
6 Anderson School Rd, Staatsburg, New York 12580
24 Beechwood Ave, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
9 Hilltop Ct, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
386 Van Wagner Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
457 Maple Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
2 S Davies Ter, Beacon, New York 12508
20 Pine Dr, Pawling, New York 12564
433 Main St , Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
200 Rocky Glen Rd, Beacon, New York 12524
bed1-3
18 Laura Ln, Red Hook, New York 12571
bed1
payment$796/mo.
71-75 Garden St, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bed1-4
payment$543-809/mo.
100 Little Market St, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bedStudio-3
66 Imperial Blvd, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
bed1-2
99 Livingston St, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
11 Laura Ln, Red Hook, New York 12571
1 Commons Ln, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
100 Meadowridge Cir, Beacon, New York 12508
32 S Remsen Ave, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Dutchess County, New York
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
Badge | Description |
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switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Dutchess County, New York
$34.56/hour
(+130%) more than New York minimum wage and
$27.31(+377%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Dutchess County, New York Affordable Housing ↓
What HUD offices serve 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.
PathStone
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Dutchess County, New York.
Go to the New York Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Dutchess County.
How many renters live in Dutchess County, New York?
The County of Dutchess County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 23.75 percent of the population living in Dutchess County.
What is the rental market like in Dutchess County, New York?
There are an estimated housing units in the Dutchess County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Dutchess County, New York, there are 1.05 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Dutchess County?
The rental vacancy rate in Dutchess County is 4 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Dutchess County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Dutchess County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 1,318 14,084 12,631 5,736 1,272 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Dutchess County
A large number of apartments in Dutchess County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Dutchess County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,237 to $2,560. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $1,237 One BR $1,419 Two BR $1,825 Three BR $2,315 Four BR $2,560 2024 Fair Market Rents in Dutchess County, New York
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Dutchess County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
Studio | 995 | 75 percent |
One BR | 7,796 | 55 percent |
Two BR | 4,825 | 38 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Dutchess County, New York
How many affordable rental units are in Dutchess County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Dutchess County, New York including the following:
Federal Program | Unit Count |
Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
Public Housing | |
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | |
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities | |
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Dutchess County, New York
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
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 2,265 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.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Affordable Housing Tip
Stay in contact with the housing agency after applying.
While on a waiting list, always keep your information up to date. If you get selected for housing, the agency needs to know how to reach you!
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