Pepper Tree Heights PB Section 8 Amherst, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pepper Tree Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Amherst, NY with 100 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average.
100
total units
97%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 Peppertree Dr, Amherst, NY 14228 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,511/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,354/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Pepper Tree Heights
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 285 Peppertree Dr, 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 (~$370/mo average here).
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- Amherst Senior Apartments PB Section 8
- Princeton Court Apartments PB Section 8
- Sutton Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkside Houses LIHTCPB Section 8
- Daffodil Housing Corp §202 Senior
- Alberta Place LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peppertree Residence PB Section 8 | Amherst | 1.1 km |
| Hopkins Court LIHTC | Buffalo | 2.4 km |
| Sweet Home Road LIHTC | Amherst | 3.7 km |
| Carousel Park Apts LIHTC | North Tonawanda | 4.3 km |
| Grant Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Tonawanda | 4.3 km |
| Canterbury Gardens LIHTC | Wheatfield | 4.4 km |
| Shawnee Landing Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheatfield | 4.7 km |
| Tonawanda Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tonawanda | 5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pepper Tree Heights 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 Pepper Tree Heights?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Pepper Tree Heights?
Contact the management office at 285 Peppertree Dr 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.