Event List

Get Involved!

The Watervliet Housing Authority is involved with many community organizations and programs that promote the success of the residents of Watervliet. Our programs, such as the Laptops for Graduating Seniors Program and Annual Santa Visits, rely on community support to continue successful operation. We appreciate any help the community has to offer! To get involved in these programs and receive updates about upcoming events, please email rmeyer@watervliethousing.org with your contact information.

Little Free Library

We now have a Little Free Library available outside of our administrative office. Feel free to take a book or leave one to share with the community!

New Late Fee Policy

By now all tenants should have received a letter informing you of New York State’s new law regarding late rent charges. Our revised policy states that if you do not pay your rent after the 5th business day of each month, the fee will be 5% of your monthly rent payment but will not exceed $50. Remember that the last day to pay rent each month is the fifth business day. It is marked in your calendar, newsletters, on our website, and on our Facebook page. If by the fifth working day you have not paid your rent in full, you will receive a notice in the mail that you will have to sign for. If you have any questions, you can call the WHA Office at (518) 273-4717.

Military Mondays

As a sponsor of the Watervliet Military Banner website, the Watervliet Housing Authority will now be featuring one banner every Monday on our Facebook and Instagram pages to honor our community military members and veterans. As part of the this project, we also encourage you to check out the Watervliet Military Banner website: www.watervlietmilitarybanners.org On this website, you can browse the banners, find their locations, read bios about the military members, donate, and learn how to apply for a new banner. For more information or to add a biography, email Cpatrice@Nycap.rr.com or CChartrand@Watervliet.com

Office Closed

The WHA will be closed 1/2 day on December 24th for Christmas Eve and December 31st for New Year's Eve. We will be closed a full day on Christmas Day.

Stan is Back

Stan the Produce Van will be back at the WHA on January 9th. The van will be at the Charles A. Jeseo meeting room every Thursday from 10:30 - 11:30. Please use the rear door of the building and do not enter until 10:30am, as staff needs to prepare the produce.

Office Closed

The WHA Administrative Office will be closed on January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Stan the Produce Van

Stan the Produce Van is back for the winter season. You can stop by the WHA Charles A. Jeseo Meeting Room at 10:30 AM to receive free produce from this program.

Text Alerts Now Available

In addition to automated phone calls and email reminders, the WHA will now be offering text alerts about important information going on within the WHA! If you are interested in receiving text messages from us, please email Rachel at Rmeyer@watervliethousing. org with your name, apartment number & your current cell phone number. Don’t forget to keep us update on any changes in your phone number or email!

Meet Our New Maintenance Staff Member

The WHA would like your help in welcoming the newest addition to our maintenance crew, Jesse. If you see Jesse, feel free to introduce yourself and make him feel welcome in our community!

2020 Census

2020 is a census year, and it is extremely important that Watervliet gets as accurate a census count as possible. Census data is used to allocate funds in a number of areas including grants for school districts, public transportation, road rehabilitation and construction & programs for the elderly and youth. The majority of these programs have positively impacted Watervliet and the goal is to continue that government support. Please make a firm commitment to complete your census! Please remember that all personal information you provide is strictly confidential. Visit www.2020Census.com to learn how to participate and the importance of completing the census.

WHA Administrative Office Closed to the Public

The Watervliet Housing Administrative Office is closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID 19 pandemic. All staff members can be reached by phone or e-mail. Applications are available in front of the office. Correspondence should be dropped through the mail slot in the front door. Rent payments should be placed in the lock box in front of the office.

WHA Administrative Office Closed to the Public

The Watervliet Housing Administrative Office is closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID 19 pandemic. All staff members can be reached by phone or e-mail. Applications are available in front of the office. Correspondence should be dropped through the mail slot in the front door. Rent payments should be placed in the lock box in front of the office.

May Rent

The last day to pay rent before getting billed a late fee is May 7th. Late fees are calculated as 5% of the tenant portion of rent.

GISH Inspections

Green Island Senior Housing Inspections will be held on July 14th. Please remember to remove all items from in front of your windows so we can access them. If you have any work orders, please report them prior to your inspection date. You can call in work orders to 518-273-4717.

Hilton Inspections

Abram Hilton Inspections will be held on July 15th (apartments 1-15) & July 16th (apartments 16-30). Please remember to remove all items from in front of your windows so we can access them. If you have any work orders, please report them prior to your inspection date. You can call in work orders to 518-273-4717.

Fireworks Prohibited on WHA Grounds

As always, under no circumstances, are fireworks permitted on any WHA properties. Any violation of the policy prohibiting fireworks at all WHA/VRV site will result in the beginning of the eviction process. Please keep this in mind as outdoor summer activities continue.

Protect Yourself from COVID-19

It is important to take the necessary precautions to prevent yourself and others from getting sick. Here are some things you can do to help protect yourself Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating. Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay at home if you are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. If you go out, stay at least 6 feet away from others. You must wear a face mask or face covering when social distancing is not possible, especially on public transport, in stores and on crowded sidewalks. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue. Always be sure to clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces inside and outside of your home.

Automatic Rent Payments

Beginning September 1st, the WHA will be offering a new way for tenants to pay rent. We will be introducing automatic rent payments that will be withdrawn straight from your bank account! This payment option is not mandatory and it is important to note that we will still be accepting checks and money orders. You will also be able to access your account balance. Call the WHA Office for more information!

Hilton Inspections Re-scheduled

Due to the current pandemic, annual inspections for the Hilton complex have been rescheduled to October 21st for apartments 1-15 and October 22nd for apartments 16-30. Inspections start at 10:00 AM.

Office Closed for Thanksgiving

The WHA Administrative Office will be closed Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th for Thanksgiving.

Office Closed for Christmas

The WHA Administrative Office will be closed Friday, December 24th and Monday, December 27th for Christmas.

Office Closed in Celebration of the New Year

The WHA Administrative Office will open until 12 PM on Friday, December 31st, and closed on Monday, January 3rd to celebrate the New Year.

Santa Visits

Santa will be making an early visit to the children of WHA again this year on Monday, December 13th! Due to COVID concerns the visit will be a little different, so keep your eye out for more information!

Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World

Living paycheck to paycheck? Want a better life for your family but can't seem to overcome certain obstacles? Looking for support and tools to make changes? Join us to learn more about this program! No obligation; just come to learn! Tuesday, August 17th- 10:30 am at the Quinn Community Room Questions? Call Mary at 518-273-4717 x300.

WHA 2022 Calendar

At this point, all tenants should have received their Watervliet Housing Authority 2022 Calendar, along with their January 2022 Newsletter. If you have not received yours, please contact the office.

Snow Emergencies

Winter is here and that means snow could be on it's way! In the event of a large accumulation of snow, the WHA Staff will plow all main lots the following morning starting at 9 AM. All cars must be moved by then or you risk being towed.

NYSPHADA Scholarship

Applicants must be a high school senior residing in Public Housing with at least a "B" average. Applications are available at the WHA Office and are due by February 28th.

Bulk Cable Going Up

The amount Quinn & Hanratta tenants pay for cable will be going from $40 a month to $45 a month starting March 1st. This amount is still expected to be paid with your rent each month.

Newsletters

Attention Tenants: Newsletters will no longer be delivered door-to-door or mass mailed. We will be e-mailing them and leaving them in common areas. They will also be posted here on our website, and on both of our social media pages. Call Kylea with questions.

WHA Portal

Tenants, Applicants, and Section 8 Landlords can now access the Watervliet Housing Authority's portal! Log in with your first initial and entire last name as your username, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number as your password. Visit whaportal.com for more information!

Matthew Billetts Scholarship Fundraiser

Matthew Billetts, a beloved member of our community and a cherished Watervliet Housing employee, passed away recently. The City of Watervliet is coming together to host a few events in honor of Matthew, one of which is the Matthew Billetts Scholarship Fundraiser at the Watervliet Elks on July 24th from 1 PM to 6 PM. For more information, please visit our Facebook page.

Joslin Inspections This Month!

Joslin annual inspections will be held on August 16th through August 18th beginning around 10 AM. Please make sure ALL items are removed from the window area. Remove all items off the top of your stove and off the burners. You do not need to be home.

City-Wide Garage Sale Weekend

Friday 8/4- Sunday 8/6 and Friday 8/11- Sunday 8/13 garage sales will be throughout the City from 9 AM to 4 PM. No registration fee is required to have a sale those weekends. A reminder to WHA tenants: If you will be participating, make sure everything is cleaned up no later than Sunday evening each weekend.

Quinn Inspections

October 11th: Units 101-120 October 12th: Units 121-140 October 13th: Units 141-160

Happy Halloween!

The WHA wishes everyone a happy and safe Halloween! Make sure to take lots of pictures and send them into us so we can include them in our newsletters and calendars!

Hanratta Inspections

November 15th: Units 101-219 November 16th: Units 301-319 November 17th: Units 401-419

Thanksgiving Hours

Reminder: The WHA Office will be closed November 23rd and November 24th for Thanksgiving.

2023 Santa Visits

Santa Clause is comin to town Tuesday, December 12th! During the day, WHA Staff will be dropping off presents to all families that signed up. Then, around 5 PM, Santa will make his way through the sites in a parade! Make sure your kiddos are outside to say hi!

Boil Water Advisory

The City of Watervliet has issued a boil water advisory, expiring January 31st at 9:00 PM unless otherwise notified.

WHA Calendars

2024 Calendars have been distributed. If you did not receive one, please contact the WHA Office.

Now Accepting Card Payments!

Did you know the WHA Office is now accepting rent payments by debit or credit card? Payments can be made online or in person at the office. Please keep in mind there is a fee of about 3% per payment.

Current Contact Info

Please make sure your contact information is current with the WHA Office. Most importantly- make sure you update your phone number with us if and when it changes. If we can’t contact you by phone, you might be missing important messages. We also have an e-mail list for our tenants. If you are not currently receiving e-mails from us but you would like to, send a message to Kylea at kspain@watervliethousing.org and she can get you signed up.

Rescheduled Joslin Inspections

Due to the upcoming HUD NSPIRE Inspections, we have moved the Joslin inspections up. The new schedule is as follows. As usual, we will start each day around 10:00 AM. Wednesday, July 31st- Apartments 501-518 Thursday, August 1st- Apartments 519-540 Friday, August 2nd- Apartments 541-558

Day Pre-NSPIRE Inspections

HUDt will be conducting regularly scheduled NSPIRE Inspections in August. In order to prepare, WHA staff will be inspecting Michael J. Day Apartments on July 10th and 11th. These inspections will be quicker and slightly less thorough than your annual inspections. We will be starting each day around 10:00 AM. You do not need to be home. Wednesday, July 10th- Apartments 1-46 Thursday, July 11th- Apartments 47-90

Upcoming NSPIRE Inspections

Day, Hilton, and Joslin Tenants: The U.S. Department of HUD will be conducting regularly scheduled NSPIRE Inspections on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th. These inspections are to ensure that the apartment/building in which you live is up to standard. The HUD Inspector will be accompanied by WHA Staff. We do not know which apartments they will be inspecting until the day they arrive, so we are advising all tenants to be prepared. These inspections will take place throughout the course of the day, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. We do not have precise times of entry to any unit. You do not need to be home.

Upcoming NSPIRE Inspections

Day, Hilton, and Joslin Tenants: The U.S. Department of HUD will be conducting regularly scheduled NSPIRE Inspections on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th. These inspections are to ensure that the apartment/building in which you live is up to standard. The HUD Inspector will be accompanied by WHA Staff. We do not know which apartments they will be inspecting until the day they arrive, so we are advising all tenants to be prepared. These inspections will take place throughout the course of the day, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. We do not have precise times of entry to any unit. You do not need to be home.

Upcoming NSPIRE Inspections

Day, Hilton, and Joslin Tenants: The U.S. Department of HUD will be conducting regularly scheduled NSPIRE Inspections on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th. These inspections are to ensure that the apartment/building in which you live is up to standard. The HUD Inspector will be accompanied by WHA Staff. We do not know which apartments they will be inspecting until the day they arrive, so we are advising all tenants to be prepared. These inspections will take place throughout the course of the day, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. We do not have precise times of entry to any unit. You do not need to be home.

Upcoming NSPIRE Inspections

Day, Hilton, and Joslin Tenants: The U.S. Department of HUD will be conducting regularly scheduled NSPIRE Inspections on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th. These inspections are to ensure that the apartment/building in which you live is up to standard. The HUD Inspector will be accompanied by WHA Staff. We do not know which apartments they will be inspecting until the day they arrive, so we are advising all tenants to be prepared. These inspections will take place throughout the course of the day, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. We do not have precise times of entry to any unit. You do not need to be home.

Upcoming NSPIRE Inspections

Day, Hilton, and Joslin Tenants: The U.S. Department of HUD will be conducting regularly scheduled NSPIRE Inspections on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th. These inspections are to ensure that the apartment/building in which you live is up to standard. The HUD Inspector will be accompanied by WHA Staff. We do not know which apartments they will be inspecting until the day they arrive, so we are advising all tenants to be prepared. These inspections will take place throughout the course of the day, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. We do not have precise times of entry to any unit. You do not need to be home.