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Albany Housing Authority

The mission of the Albany Housing Authority is to lead the community with professionalism, integrity and spirit in providing quality housing of choice for a diverse population and to partner with the community to maximize social and economic opportunity.

Albany Housing Authority was established by New York State legislation in 1948. The first housing units constructed were Robert M. Whalen Homes located in Arbor Hill.

Between 1951 and now, AHA has grown to 17 developments including new construction in North Albany made possible by the HOPE VI program.

Albany Housing Authority has variety of housing available including traditional public housing, NYS assisted public housing, Project based Vouchers (used in NYS assisted developments at Creighton Storey Homes and Townsend Park Apartments, Low Income Housing Tax Credit apartments (LIHTC) and LIHTC units that are public housing units. AHA also has market rate units at its Nutgrove Apartments.

Homeownership is a continually growing program offered by AHA .

Residents and voucher program participants are encouraged to utilize the many self-sufficiency programs offered at the Community Classroom and at the Techology, Help, & Education (T.H.E.) Center. Both are located in Steamboat Square and offer a variety of topics including GED, basic computer & word processing, employment assistance, referrals, case management, etc.


Contact Information

    200 South Pearl Street
    Albany, NY  12202
    Phone: (518)  641-7500
    Fax:  (518) 641-7547
    E-mail: info@albanyhousing.org