Dubois Gardens — Income-Restricted Housing in Gloversville, NY 12078
49 Homestead Dr, Gloversville, NY 12078
85 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Gloversville Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 12 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (518) 773-7308Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Gloversville Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (518) 773-7308.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 24 2 bedrooms · 61 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $443/mo
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
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- Apply through Gloversville Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 6 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Most residents are 62 or older
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- Residents waited about 13 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
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- 6 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
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Rents and income limits in 12078
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,080/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $43,200/yr
- Renters in 12078 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 42%
Income limits (2026)
Fulton County, NY area · median family income $81,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,900 | $31,500 | $50,350 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 12078 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $803 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $1,051 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,252 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,427 |
Wider area = Fulton County, NY. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (12070) to $1,540 (12134).
Census figures for 12078 (2020–2024 average): median rent $911. Median household income $58,367. 36% of homes are rented. 42% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 21% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 12078's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 12078Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Dubois Gardens?
Apply through Gloversville Housing Authority, which runs Dubois Gardens. Call (518) 773-7308. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Dubois Gardens Section 8 housing?
Dubois Gardens is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Dubois Gardens?
Public records list 85 units at Dubois Gardens in Gloversville, NY 12078. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Dubois Gardens?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 12078 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Dubois Gardens?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Dubois Gardens in Gloversville, NY 12078. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Gloversville, NY 12078?
Most income-restricted buildings in Gloversville, NY 12078 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $31,500, and $44,950 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($50,350 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Gloversville, NY 12078?
For many programs in Gloversville, NY 12078, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $31,500 a year for 1 person and $44,950 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $50,350 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Gloversville, NY 12078?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Gloversville, NY 12078, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Gloversville, NY 12078 is $1,080 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Dubois Gardens take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Dubois Gardens has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Gloversville, NY 12078 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Dubois Gardens.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.