Oxford Village LIHTCPB Section 8 Amherst, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oxford Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Amherst, NY with 313 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $420/month on average.
313
total units
84%
occupancy
$420
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 42A Oxford Ave, Amherst, NY 14226 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,072/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,353/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 1% |
How to apply at Oxford Village
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 42A Oxford Ave, Amherst; 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 (~$420/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mother of Divine Grace PB Section 8 | Amherst | 1.4 km |
| Jill Joseph Towers LIHTC | Buffalo | 2.4 km |
| Amherst PB Section 8 | Amherst | 2.8 km |
| Hertel Park Senior Apartments LIHTC | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
| Manhattan Square Apts LIHTC | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
| Elim Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
| Hertel Park LIHTCPublic Housing | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
| Nativity PB Section 8 | Tonawanda | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oxford Village 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 Oxford Village?
Residents report average rents near $420/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 Oxford Village?
Contact the management office at 42A Oxford Ave in Amherst. 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.