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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Email: CHA |
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| The Cohoes Housing Authority offers
three developments of family units, and one senior high rise.
Section 8 subsidized housing, where you live in private housing and
have your rent subsidized according to your income, is also
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| Directions to office: from 787 up N. Mohawk Street
all the way to falls. At blinking light take left onto Manor Avenue, and second right onto Williams Street. At sign for administrative building, bear left. Back to Top |
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| The wait list varies; it takes 2 to 4 weeks to
process an application. Depending on the vacancy rate, it may take2
to 6 months for an apartment. In some cases, depending on the number
of bedrooms you are waiting for and what the turnover rate is, it
may take up to one year. Back to Top |
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| You need birth certificates and social security
cards for everyone in the household, pay stubs or information on
your current income, and landlord names and addresses for the past
five years. Income includes any monies coming into the household,
not just wages. SSI or SSD, child support, Social Services, are all
included as part of household income. Back to Top |
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| Applications are taken from 9 am to 11 a.m. and 1
p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday thru Thursday. Back to Top |
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| Rent is based on your income (approximately 30% of
your yearly gross), or flat rents. See further information on the
web site for income limits and flat rent rates. Back to Top |
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| If you call the office at 235-4500 ext. 113, Linda
Peterson, Tenant Relations Officer will arrange an appointment for
viewing. Also, see further information on the web site. Back to Top |
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| The housing authority can give you an approximate
time of wait for an apartment. However, due to preferences and
vacancy rates the list is always changing and an exact date or
placement on the list cannot be given. Back to Top |
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