Jefferson Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Buffalo, NY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Jefferson Avenue Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Buffalo, NY with 90 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

90
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1140 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14208 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units79
Placed in service2020

How to apply at Jefferson Avenue 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1140 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Jefferson Avenue Apartments have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Jefferson Avenue Apartments?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Jefferson Avenue Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1140 Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.