Colonial Square PB Section 8 Amsterdam, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonial Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Amsterdam, NY with 109 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $449/month on average.
109
total units
93%
occupancy
$449
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,549/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,188/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Colonial Square
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 320 Church St, Amsterdam; 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 (~$449/mo average here).
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- Colonial Square Apts I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
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- Pbra Amsterdam Nas Hdfc Mf PB Section 8
- Woodrow Townhouse LIHTCPB Section 8
- New Amsterdam Apts. Public Housing
- Amsterdam Senior LIHTC
- Mohawk Terrace PB Section 8
- Veddersburg Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Holland Circle Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Amsterdam Rehabilitation PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rivercrest Commons §811 | Amsterdam | 3.4 km |
| Rivercrest Commons §811 | Amsterdam | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Amsterdam
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonial Square 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 Colonial Square?
Residents report average rents near $449/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 Colonial Square?
Contact the management office at 320 Church St in Amsterdam. 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.