Studio Section 8 apartments in Poughkeepsie, NY

Payment standards in Poughkeepsie apply across the metro. Here are the neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly demand. Here are the current payment standards across 6 tracked neighborhoods.

Voucher discrimination is illegal here

Under NY Real Property Law §227-h, source-of-income discrimination is prohibited statewide. A March 2026 appellate ruling (Commons West) created some uncertainty about state-law enforcement as applied to Section 8 in the Third Department — local courts may vary. Consult legal aid if you experience discrimination.

NY State Division of Human Rights

Studio payment standards by neighborhood

Neighborhood	ZIP	Payment standard / mo
Arlington	12603	$1,410
Downtown Poughkeepsie	12601	$1,230
Northside	12601	$1,230
Southside	12601	$1,230
Waryas Waterfront	12601	$1,230
Mid-Hudson Bridge District	12601	$1,230

Public Housing Authorities

City of Poughkeepsie Section 8 (HCV) Office

HUD PHA code NY137 · 1,033 HCV vouchers

Waitlist closed

This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.

Section 8 in Poughkeepsie is administered by the City of Poughkeepsie Section 8 Office (the housing authority runs public housing). Waitlist status varies — call (845) 451-4020.

Address: 62 Civic Center Plz, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone: (845) 451-4020
Website: https://www.cityofpoughkeepsie.gov/220/Section-8-Housing

Apply on the PHA site →

the City of Beacon Housing Authority

HUD PHA code NY049 · 653 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address: 1 Forrestal Hts , Beacon , NY
Phone: 8458311289

Poughkeepsie Housing Authority

HUD PHA code NY062 · 169 HCV vouchers