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You can call our office 315-789-8010 and request an application by mail, or stop in at 41 Lewis St, Geneva NY and pick one up.

We are open Monday – Friday from 9:30am – 4:00pm.

The GHA does not provide emergency housing. However, we encourage you to fill out an application for Section 8 or Public Housing so that we can get you onto the waiting list as quickly as possible.

For Public Housing, GHA is the landlord and the assistance is directly tied to the unit.

For Section 8, Vouchers are issued for you to find a private landlord. Please see the Section 8 FAQs for more details.

No. These are the responsibility of the tenant.

Yes, it is very important that you let us know of any updated information while your name is on the waiting list. If we are unable to contact you by mail when your name comes to the top of the list, you will be removed from the waiting list and would have to reapply. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR MISDIRECTED MAIL.

Once eligibility has been determined, you will be placed on a waiting list according to date and time of your application, and any preference(s) that may apply. As soon as there is an opening and your name is next on the list, you will be notified in writing. Please keep in mind that the waiting list can be quite long for all programs.

You can click on the applications link on the home page of our website. There you will find our applications which you will then need to print, fill out completely and sign them. Then you may drop them off or mail them to our main office; 41 Lewis St PO BOX 153 Geneva NY 14456; or you may also call and request that an application be mailed to you.

Each application is stamped with the date and time as soon as it is received in the GHA office. It is then reviewed to determine eligibility. A preliminary eligibility determination is made, based on the total annual income and household size. Eligible applications are placed on the waiting list in the order that they are received. A letter is sent to the applicant to notify them of whether or not they are eligible.

The Geneva Housing Authority is given a limited number of vouchers to issue and is not allowed to issue more than that number. We do not have enough vouchers to issue to everyone who needs them, so applications are placed on the waiting list until there is a voucher available.

Go to our Applications page and click on the size of household you have (how many persons) to view whether you qualify or not for each of our properties.

There is a review process for ineligible applicants. If your eligibility letter tells you that you are not eligible, it will also tell you how to request a review.

It is not possible to tell you how long it will be before you are contacted with an offer of assistance. Processing of applications generally takes 2 – 3 weeks, and you should receive your eligibility notification within 4 weeks of submitting your application. After that, it will depend on when your application was submitted. Some offers of assistance will go out right away, but on an ongoing basis, it will depend on vouchers becoming available, and position on the waiting list. Our waiting lists have at times been over three years long.

Click here for more information on the Section 8 Program.

GHA will need to receive your portability information from your current housing agency before we can schedule an appointment to see you. Your current housing agency may send your portability paperwork via mail, fax or email to:

Geneva Housing Authority
41 Lewis St PO Box 153
Geneva NY 14456

Fax: 315-789-8024

Public housing is a federally funded rental assistance program that is located ONLY in the city of Geneva. Geneva Housing Authority (GHA) is the landlord. Your rental assistance is directly tied to the unit you are assigned and does not transfer if/when you move.

The total tenant payment is equal to the highest of:

1. 10% of monthly gross income
2. 30% of adjusted monthly income
3. The welfare rent; or
4. The Minimum Rent, currently set at $50.

Please note there is a minimum rent requirement in the amount of $50.00

The GHA accepts applicants from anyone 18 years old and older. Applicants are screened according to HUD and GHA Policy. Applicants will submit to criminal, sex offender, credit, and landlord checks. A home visit will also be conducted as a part of the applicant screening process.

In addition to the above, the GHA will use HUD’s Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system to determine if the applicant or any member of the applicant household is currently receiving HUD assistance.

All applicants MUST disclose if they are currently receiving HUD housing assistance. The GHA will not knowingly assist applicants who will maintain a residence in addition to the GHA Public Housing unit.

No. You will be required to pay a Security Deposit and pay a minimum rent of $50.00.

You can click on the applications tab on the home page of our website. There you will find our application which you will then need to print, fill out completely and sign them. Then you may drop them off or mail them to our main office; 41 Lewis St PO BOX 153 Geneva NY 14456; or you may also call our office (315) 789-8010 and request an application be mailed to you.

Each application is stamped with the date and time as soon as it is received in the GHA office. It is then reviewed to determine eligibility. A preliminary eligibility determination is made, based on the total annual income and household size. Eligible applications are placed on the waiting list in the order that they are received. A letter is sent to the applicant to notify them of whether or not they are eligible.

INCOME LIMITS PUBLIC HOUSING EFF:  April 12, 2019

PERSONS.   GROSS YEARLY INCOME

1. $42,400
2. $48,450
3. $54,500
4. $60,550
5. $65,400
6. $70,250
7. $75,100
8. $79,950

Yes.  GHA has a Pet Policy that you must comply with.  You are required to pay a $100.00 pet deposit for an approved pet.

For maintenance issues, tenants of the public housing program can call their specific site office or the GHA Main office at (315) 789-8010 between the hours of 9:30 AM – 4 PM

Monday – Friday. For after hour and weekend calls you must call (315) 789-8010 and listen to the prompts for maintenance calls.

For Police or Fire emergencies please call 911.

The Public Housing Program consists of the following: The Scattered Sites which are houses and apartments scattered at various locations throughout the city of Geneva.