Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.This housing authority offers five apartment communities, ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms.There are two ways to apply for public housing:1. Stop by the housing authority office to pick up an application, located at 4 Howard St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, during normal office hours.2. Download the application here, then print and complete it.Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.  Be sure to include copies of these documents with your application: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of all income, proof of address, proof that all children are registered in school, and photo IDs. On the first page of the application you will find a complete list of everything that is needed.This housing authority does have a preference point system that may improve your spot on the waiting list: living and/or working in Poughkeepsie.More information can be found by visiting the housing authority website at http://www.poughkeepsiehousingauthority.org/, or they can be reached with any questions you may have by calling 845-485-8862, during normal office hours.