Gloversville Housing Authority in Gloversville, NY

Phone: (518) 773-7308

Address: 181 West St, Gloversville, NY 12078. Get Directions

County: Fulton, NY

The Gloversville Housing Authority, located in Gloversville, NY, is a government agency that operates and manages public housing in Fulton County. The Housing Authority oversees low-income housing, including the application process, eligibility guidelines, and related resources. For example, Gloversville residents can receive subsidies for low-income housing, access public housing programs, and learn about other resources for eligible Fulton County residents from the Housing Authority.

Benefits Explorer is not a housing authority. We don't take applications or manage waiting lists, and we can't tell you whether this agency's list is open. To apply or ask about a waiting list, contact the agency directly. Phone numbers and addresses can change, so confirm them with the agency.

You may contact this housing authority for questions about:

• 1. Public housing programs in Gloversville.
• 2. The locations of low-income housing units.
• 3. How to qualify for a housing subsidy.
• 4. Its application form, if it is taking applications.
• 5. Its waiting list.

Who is Eligible?

A housing authority serving Gloversville is responsible for ensuring that every individual and family admitted to the program meets all program eligibility requirements.

The agency determines your eligibility based on:

• 1) Annual gross income
• 2) Whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and
• 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status

If you are eligible, the agency will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants. HUD says housing agencies will deny admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a detrimental effect on other tenants or on the project's environment.

How to Apply for Public Housing in Gloversville

To apply for public housing, contact your local PHA. The application must be written, and either you or a PHA representative will fill it out. You will typically need the following information:

• 1) Your current address and phone number
• 2) Contact information for your current and past landlords, so the PHA can ask about your family's suitability as a tenant
• 3) An estimated family income for the next twelve months
• 4) Source of your income
• 5) Your current and past employers' information, to verify your income and deductions
• 6) Bank account statements
• 7) The name and relationship of everyone who would be living in the unit
• 8) Family characteristics (e.g. veteran)
• 9) Family circumstances (e.g. living in substandard housing) that could qualify you for a preference
• 10) Provide social security number information for household members as required

For public housing, the PHA also may visit you in your home to interview you and your family members and to see how you maintain your current home.

You may also be asked to consent to the agency’s collection and use of family information, as described in its consent forms.

Public Housing Income Limits in Gloversville

To be eligible for public housing in Gloversville, your household must meet income limits based on your household size and your county or metro area. HUD updates them each year, so there is no single national amount.

• Low income: 80% of area median income. Most public housing applicants must be at or below this limit.
• Very low income: 50% of area median income.
• Extremely low income: generally the greater of 30% of area median income or the federal poverty level. At least 40% of the families admitted to public housing each year must be in this group.

Find the current limits for your area on HUD's income limits page, or ask a housing authority serving Gloversville.

Steps to find Public Housing

• 1) Contact your local housing agency and ask whether it is accepting public housing applications.
• 2) Submit a written application. Either you or an agency representative will fill it out.
• 3) The agency will check your references and verify your income and household information.
• 4) The agency must notify you in writing. If you are eligible, your name goes on a waiting list unless the agency can help you right away.
• 5) If you are found ineligible, the agency must say why, and you can request an informal hearing.
• 6) When your name is reached on the waiting list, the agency will contact you.
• 7) If you are offered a house or apartment and accept it, you will sign a lease with the agency and may need to pay a security deposit.

Public housing is different from Section 8 apartments or houses, which are privately owned. If you are also looking for those, you can search for homes that fit your housing needs.

Please contact your manager as soon as possible when your income or family size changes, because it may affect the rent you pay or any subsidy you receive.

If you move into public housing in Gloversville, these steps help you keep your home in good standing:

• Pay your full monthly rent on time
• Don't let your monthly maintenance charges and other fees accumulate. Pay them regularly
• Call the PHA when repairs are needed
• Please keep your home clean and in good condition
• Keep your backyard, porch and patio clean
• Respect your neighbors' privacy and maintain peace and quiet

Housing Authority Waiting Lists in Gloversville

Housing authorities are public agencies that provide subsidized housing to low-income individuals and families. They can run several distinct housing programs, and each agency sets when its waiting lists open and close. Benefits Explorer doesn't track which lists are open.

Wait times vary widely. In high-demand areas, a waiting list can be several years long, and some agencies close their lists when they are full. Ask a housing authority serving Gloversville whether its list is open and keep your contact details up to date. To find agencies, use HUD's directory of local public housing agencies.

Housing Authority Apartments

Households who qualify for subsidy programs may also qualify for Section 8 Houses, which pay rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants.

Rules for these apartments and for vouchers can differ. Waiting list and application policies vary by housing agency and landlord.

Lease Agreement

A public housing lease in Gloversville is a legally binding contract that you will have to sign. It sets out your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. Please keep it with your other important papers.

If you have questions about your lease or need other general information, please call your manager.

Rent Information

Your lease sets your rent due date and any late fees. Late rent can affect your ability to get future assistance, so make sure to pay on time.

Pay Your Rent

Ways to pay rent to a housing authority in Gloversville vary. Ask your manager which ones are accepted, such as check, money order, card, or an online portal.

Rent Due Date

Check your lease for your due date. If you have any questions about your rent or can't pay on time, contact your manager or housing authority as soon as possible.

Home Cleaning Guideline

Please keep your home in good condition and notify your manager when repairs are needed. The following are some additional items to keep in mind:

1. Don't create a mess with your trash for you or your neighbors. Dispose of trash properly.

2. Use a trash can with a tight-fitting lid or heavy trash bags that are tightly closed.

3. You may be charged a cleanup fee if trash is not disposed of properly.

4. If you damage your home, you may be responsible for paying for the repair.

5. Check your lease before you change anything in your apartment, including decorating with wallpaper, contact paper, tile, or similar items. You may be charged to have these items removed.

Official Websites

• US Department of Housing and Urban Development Website
• New York State Website
• Fulton County Website

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)