Section 8
Section 8 waiting list is currently closed
Section 8 is a Federal Program that provides rental assistance to private landlords on behalf of low-income families.
The Jurisdictions for this program are the City of Rensselaer, Poestenkill, West Sand Lake, Wynantskill, Averill Park, Defreestville, East Greenbush and North Greenbush, as well as any area in Rensselaer County within a 30- mile radius of the city of Rensselaer that is not covered by a Section 8 office.