Black River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Watertown, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Black River Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Watertown, NY with 115 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $254/month on average.
115
total units
95%
occupancy
$254
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 327 Holcomb St, Watertown, NY 13601 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,658/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,872/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Black River Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 327 Holcomb St, Watertown; 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 (~$254/mo average here).
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- Huntington Heights PB Section 8
- Midtown Towers Public Housing
- Curtis Apts PB Section 8
- Creekwood Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kelsey Creek Apts LIHTC
- Maple Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Place LIHTC | Watertown | 0.8 km |
| Brighton Hotel Renovation LIHTC | Watertown | 1.1 km |
| St Anthony Apartments PB Section 8 | Watertown | 2 km |
| Starwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2.4 km |
| Creekwood Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Watertown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Black River Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Black River Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $254/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 Black River Apartments?
Contact the management office at 327 Holcomb St in Watertown. 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.