Olean House Public Housing Olean, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Olean House is a Public Housing community in Olean, NY with 62 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
62
total units
98%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 132 N Union St, Olean, NY 14760 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,445/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,433/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Olean House
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 132 N Union St, Olean; 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 (~$365/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Olean
- West and Alder Courts Public Housing
- Aspen Tower PB Section 8
- Spring & Seneca Ct. Public Housing
- South Court Public Housing
- State Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookside Community §202 Senior
- Cranberry Court LIHTC
- First Apts Olean LIHTC
- R & a Grant Housing §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J & D Housing Corporation §811 | Hinsdale | 8.2 km |
| Portville Square Apts LIHTC | Portville | 9.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Olean
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Olean House have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Olean House?
Residents report average rents near $365/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 Olean House?
Contact the management office at 132 N Union St in Olean. 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.