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Discover affordable housing in Dutchess County where there are 90+ 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.
9 Knollwood Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
bed1-3
payment$712-1079/mo.
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accessibilityAccessible
36 S Remsen Ave, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
bed1
payment$635-818/mo.
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accessibilityAccessible
66 Washington St, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bed1-2
payment$586-1044/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
37 N Perry St, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bed1
paymentSubsidized
2 Creek Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bed1
paymentSubsidized
21 Farm Ln, Hyde Park, New York 12538
bed1-2
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
accessibilityAccessible
21 Farm Lane, Hyde Park, New York 12538
bed1-2
10 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bed1-4
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paymentSubsidized
accessibilityAccessible
161 Clubhouse Dr, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
bed1-3
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accessibilityAccessible
194 Tompkins Ter , Beacon, New York 12508
bedStudio-4
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paymentSubsidized
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
paymentIncome Based
accessibilityAccessible
35 Dogwood Ln, Beacon, New York 12508
bed1-2
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paymentSubsidized
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
paymentIncome Based
accessibilityAccessible
35 Catharine St, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bed1-3
payment$716-1395/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
4 Bartel Pl, Millbrook, New York 12545
switch_access_shortcutShort Wait
accessibilityAccessible
6 Anderson School Rd, Staatsburg, New York 12580
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accessibilityAccessible
18 Rose St, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bedStudio-1
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
paymentIncome Based
accessibilityAccessible
11 Hastings Dr, Beacon, New York 12508
bed1-2
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accessibilityAccessible
178 Main St., Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bed1-2
payment$716-1395/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
25 Cannon Lane, Hopewell Junction, New York 12533
bed2
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
1964 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
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accessibilityAccessible
131 Hudson Ave, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
bed1
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accessibilityAccessible
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable | Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program. |
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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.
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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 297,545 people living in 117,028 households.
There are 70,654 renters living in 35,547 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 122,129 housing units in the Dutchess County area. Of these, 37,233 units are rental homes, making up 30 percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Dutchess County, New York, there are 1 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 many renter households in Dutchess County are overburdened by housing costs?
Among renter households in this market, 57 percent have housing cost burden. Further, 30 percent of households are extremely rent overburdened. When renters pay too much for their housing, it leaves little money for other necessities like food, clothes, or medicine.
The federal government says that renters are cost-burdened if they pay more than a third of their monthly income for rent and utilities.
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 | 2,199 |
| Public Housing | 359 |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | 837 |
| Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance | 1 |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | 182 |
| Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities | 14 |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing | 60 |
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 2,288 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.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Affordable Housing Tip
Preferences are not a requirement.
You should still consider applying to waiting lists with preferences you don't qualify for. There is still a chance to get housing.
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