Amsterdam Housing Authority

What Amsterdam Housing Authority does

Amsterdam Housing Authority (AHA) is a federally designated Public Housing Agency established in 1957 in Amsterdam, New York, that administers HUD-funded affordable housing programs for low-income families, seniors, and non-elderly adults with disabilities across Amsterdam and Montgomery County. The authority directly owns and manages 265 subsidized housing units distributed across Garden Apartments (family housing, 2-5 bedrooms), Stratton Apartments and New Amsterdam Apartments (senior housing, age 55+), Rivercrest Commons (Section 811 PRA for persons with disabilities), Lafayette Court Senior Apartments (Section 202, age 62+), and Wall Street rehabilitation properties. It additionally administers 93 Project-Based Voucher units at Woodrow Wilson Townhomes and runs the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program serving 500+ households, including Moderate Rehabilitation and VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) program participants.

AHA's revenue model is fundamentally governmental: it receives HUD Operating Fund appropriations for its public housing stock and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) from HUD for Section 8 and Project-Based Vouchers, supplemented by tenant rent contributions capped at 30% of adjusted monthly income. Pricing is income-based and HUD-regulated, with no application fees and payment standards set annually by HUD. The authority operates a development subsidiary, Rivercrest Development Corp, focused on neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing development in the City of Amsterdam. Supplementary programs include Family Self-Sufficiency, which helps residents increase earned income, and partnerships with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the VASH program.

Operational service delivery is built on the PHA-Web third-party portal platform, providing separate web portals for residents (balance viewing, online rent payment, work order submission), landlords (payment details, inspection schedules), and applicants (waiting list status, document exchange, online application intake). HUD-mandated Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) handles tenant income certification. AHA is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners — five appointed by the Mayor of Amsterdam for five-year terms and two elected Resident Commissioners — with Executive Director Damaris G. Carbone leading day-to-day operations.

Name

Amsterdam Housing Authority

Legal name

Amsterdam Housing Authority

Website

https://amsterdamhousingauthority.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Amsterdam Housing Authority is a federally designated Public Housing Agency established in 1957 that administers HUD-funded affordable housing — Public Housing, Section 8 vouchers, and Project-Based Vouchers — for low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities across Amsterdam and Montgomery County, New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Public housing management
• Housing choice vouchers
• Affordable housing programs
• Senior supportive housing
• Rental assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Housing Rental Income: Rental income from 265 subsidized housing units. Public housing rent is based on household income and family composition as determined by HUD regulations. Residents pay income-based rent, typically up to 30% of adjusted monthly income.
2. Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP): Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) received from HUD for Section 8 vouchers. AHA administers rental assistance for eligible households who pay 30% of adjusted income toward rent, with the difference paid to landlords through monthly HAP contracts.
3. Project-Based Rental Assistance Programs: Project-Based Voucher assistance for 93 units at Woodrow Wilson Townhomes, where rental assistance is attached to specific housing units. Rivercrest Commons participates in HUD Section 811 PRA Program for non-elderly adults with disabilities. Lafayette Court participates in Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program.
4. Development and Revitalization Services: Rivercrest Development Corp serves as the development arm of AHA, focused on revitalizing neighborhoods through affordable housing development, community infrastructure enhancement, and neighborhood revitalization projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Amsterdam Housing Authority manages more than 265 units of public housing in Amsterdam, New York, and administers a portfolio of HUD-funded rental assistance programs, including the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Project-Based Vouchers, Section 202 supportive housing for the elderly, Section 811 supportive housing for persons with disabilities, and HUD-VASH vouchers for homeless veterans. It serves low-income families, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and operates a non-profit subsidiary, Rivercrest Development Corp.

Product overview

Amsterdam Housing Authority operates a portfolio of HUD-funded affordable housing programs including Public Housing (70 units), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers (93 units at Woodrow Wilson Townhomes), and Moderate Rehabilitation. The authority owns and manages multiple housing properties: Garden Apartments (family units), Stratton Apartments and New Amsterdam Apartments (senior communities 55+), Rivercrest Commons (Section 811 PRA), Lafayette Court Senior Apartments (Section 202), Woodrow Wilson Townhomes, and Amsterdam Rehabilitation Wall Street Apartments—totaling 265+ subsidized housing units. Through its Rivercrest Development Corp subsidiary, AHA pursues neighborhood revitalization and community development. Digital services include web-based portals for residents, landlords, and applicants to access housing services, pay rent, submit maintenance requests, and track application status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rivercrest Development Corp: The development arm of the Amsterdam Housing Authority, dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods in the City of Amsterdam by creating affordable housing and enhancing community infrastructure.

Products and services

• Public Housing Program
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV)

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ affordable housing apartments across multiple communities
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersHUD is the primary federal funding source and regulatory oversight body for Amsterdam Housing Authority. Provides funding for public housing operations, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Section 811 Project Rental Assistance, and VASH Program. Establishes income limits, housing quality standards, and program requirements that AHA must comply with.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreOthersVA partners with HUD and housing authorities on the VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) Program. VA provides case management and supportive services while HUD provides rental assistance through housing vouchers administered by AHA. Veterans must be referred through the VA and agree to participate in case management services.
• City of Amsterdam Civil ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHA is a Civil Service employer that partners with City of Amsterdam for positions classified as Labor, Non-Competitive, and Open-Competitive. Uses City Civil Service candidate lists for examination-based positions. City of Amsterdam Mayor appoints 5 of 7 Board of Commissioners.
• Amsterdam Free LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHA has partnered with Amsterdam Free Library to provide public access to computers with Internet access. This helps applicants who do not have their own computer or mobile device to complete online housing applications.
• Local Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHA works closely with the local police department to address safety issues and maintain safe, peaceful housing communities. Residents are encouraged to report problems early so AHA can address them promptly.
• Rivercrest Development CorpcoreOthersRivercrest Development Corp is the development arm of Amsterdam Housing Authority, dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods in the City of Amsterdam. Focuses on affordable housing development, community infrastructure enhancement, neighborhood revitalization, and supporting economic growth. Recognized as Workforce Development Partner of the Year in 2018.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schenectady Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Schenectady, NY — operates HUD-funded Section 8, public housing, and Project-Based Voucher programs in a comparable post-industrial upstate NY city of similar size to Amsterdam with analogous program mix.
• Albany Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Albany, NY — administers HUD-funded Section 8, public housing, and senior/disabled housing programs in an upstate NY urban market of similar geographic and demographic profile to Amsterdam.
• Utica Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Utica, NY — comparable upstate NY PHA administering Section 8 and public housing programs for low-income families, seniors, and disabled populations with similar operational scope to AHA.
• Troy Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Troy, NY — operates HUD-funded public housing and Section 8 voucher programs for low-income families, seniors, and disabled populations in another upstate NY small city, providing directly comparable program administration.
• Gloversville Housing Authority: Small public housing authority serving Gloversville, NY — geographically proximate in neighboring Fulton County and operating Section 8 and public housing programs at similar scale to AHA, providing a close operational comparison.

Broad incumbents

• NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA): The largest public housing authority in the US, operating Section 8, public housing, and senior housing programs for approximately 1 in 17 NYC residents. Provides a vastly larger-scale comparator on HUD program administration, Section 8 operations, and senior/disabled housing models within the same state.
• WinnCompanies: Major private-sector multifamily property management firm with one of the largest affordable housing portfolios nationally, managing Section 8 and subsidized properties across the country. Provides comparison on affordable housing property management execution at scale.
• The Michaels Organization: Large affordable housing developer and manager operating thousands of subsidized units under federal HUD programs including Section 8, Section 202 elderly housing, Section 811, and PBV. Comparable program mix to AHA at substantially larger scale, including affordable senior housing operations.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator serving low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities across multiple states including NY. Provides comparator on mission-driven affordable housing operations at scale with mixed-population focus.

Regional players

• Saratoga Springs Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Saratoga Springs, NY — a smaller-scale upstate NY PHA in a stronger demographic market, providing regional comparison on senior and Section 8 program administration within the same broader capital region geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amsterdam-housing-authority

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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