3 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Downtown Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie
The HUD rent benchmark is $2,460/mo for a 3 bedroom unit in ZIP 12601 — Small-Area FMR. This is not a guaranteed rent approval; confirm the applicable household calculation and utility allowance with the administering agency.
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.
HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 12601
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,950 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,460 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,580 |
These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.
Governing PHA
City of Poughkeepsie Section 8 (HCV) Office
HUD PHA code NY137 · 1,033 HCV vouchers
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
the City of Beacon Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NY049 · 653 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 1 Forrestal Hts , Beacon , NY
- Phone
- 8458311289
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