Amherst Senior Apartments PB Section 8 Amherst, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Amherst Senior Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Amherst, NY with 150 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $457/month on average.
150
total units
99%
occupancy
$457
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 467 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,786/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,156/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Amherst Senior Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 467 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$457/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Forest Apts LIHTC | Amherst | 2 km |
| Hopkins Court LIHTC | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
| Prairie Pond PB Section 8 | Getzville | 3.5 km |
| Peppertree Residence PB Section 8 | Amherst | 3.5 km |
| Sweet Home Road LIHTC | Amherst | 3.7 km |
| Amherst PB Section 8 | Amherst | 4.5 km |
| Jewish Federation Apartments PB Section 8 | Williamsville | 5.6 km |
| Canterbury Gardens LIHTC | Wheatfield | 5.6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Amherst Senior Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Amherst Senior Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $457/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Amherst Senior Apartments?
Contact the management office at 467 John James Audubon Pkwy in Amherst. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.