Buffalo Creek Apartments PB Section 8 Amherstdale, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Buffalo Creek Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Amherstdale, WV with 90 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $246/month on average.
90
total units
86%
occupancy
$246
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $10,399/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,420/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 63% |
How to apply at Buffalo Creek 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; 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 (~$246/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Buffalo Creek 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 Buffalo Creek Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $246/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 Buffalo Creek Apartments?
Contact the management office in Amherstdale. 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.