Studio Section 8 apartments in Southside, Poughkeepsie
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,230/mo for a studio unit in ZIP 12601 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Southside area.
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.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 12601
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,390 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,780 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,260 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,420 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
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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