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Cohoes, New York Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

100 Manor Sites Cohoes, Albany County, New York 12047

(518)235-4500

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About The Service

The Cohoes Housing Authority (CHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open, from February 1, 2019 at 8:30 am ET, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply:

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be either:

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in Albany County.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CHA website.

Supportive Measures

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (518) 235-4500.

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