FAQs

How do I apply for rental assistance/Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)?

Residents of Clinton and Essex counties in New York State can apply for rental assistance/Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) through Adirondack Roots.

You can either download the application from our website or call us to receive an application in the mail. You must complete all questions on the application to be considered. Adirondack Roots staff will process your application and contact you to let you know if any additional information is needed. To qualify, your income will need to be lower than 50% of the median income in the county where you live.

There is often a wait list for rental assistance. If you are homeless or leaving domestic violence you will be moved to the top of the list for assistance.

How do I find out where I am on the rental assistance wait list?

Call Adirondack Roots at 518-873-3888 for an update on your status.

What is the most that I can earn while still qualifying for rental assistance?

You must earn less than 50 percent than the median income in Clinton or Essex counties in order to be eligible for rental assistance/Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). (Half of all residents will live above the median, while half live below.)

Clinton County (NY) maximum income limits

Household size

1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
$29,750	$34,000	$38,250	$42,500	$45,900	$49,300	$52,700	$56,100

Essex County (NY) maximum income limits

Household size

1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
$28,450	$32,500	$36,550	$40,600	$43,850	$47,100	$50,350	$53,600

I need to repair my home. How can I get assistance?

Residents of Clinton and Essex counties in New York state can apply for repair assistance from Adirondack Roots. The home you are repairing must be your primary residence. Either download the application from our website or phone us at 518-873-3888 to receive an application by mail.

You must complete all questions on the application in order to be considered.

Adirondack Roots staff will process your application and contact you to let you know if you qualify and if any additional information is needed.

What types of repairs can Adirondack Roots pay for?

Adirondack Roots may be able to help you complete the following repairs and improvements:

Modifications that increase accessibility, such as ramps and bathroom and kitchen modifications for residents who have medically documented disabilities.
Repairs that address code violations or threats to health and safety.
Emergency repairs for homeowners 60 and older.

Assistance is dependent on available funding.

I want to buy a home for the first time. Can I get any financial support?

Adirondack Roots often has grant funding available to assist first-time homebuyers. The funds can pay for down payment assistance, closing costs and/or small, needed renovations. Contact Adirondack Roots at 518-873-3888 or email to find out if assistance is available at the moment.

I want to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance program (ERAP).

To apply for ERAP please contact the Essex County DSS at 518-873-3470.