Princeton Court Apartments PB Section 8 Amherst, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Princeton Court Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Amherst, NY with 144 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $388/month on average.
144
total units
92%
occupancy
$388
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 Princeton Ave, Amherst, NY 14226 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,707/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,273/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 62% |
How to apply at Princeton Court Apartments
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 165 Princeton 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 (~$388/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Amherst
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- Oxford Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Princeton Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brewster Mews LIHTCPB Section 8
- Amherst Senior Apartments PB Section 8
- Sutton Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkside Houses LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pepper Tree Heights PB Section 8
- Daffodil Housing Corp §202 Senior
- Alberta Place LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mother of Divine Grace PB Section 8 | Amherst | 0.8 km |
| Jill Joseph Towers LIHTC | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Manhattan Square Apts LIHTC | Buffalo | 2.4 km |
| Elim Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2.4 km |
| Hertel Park Senior Apartments LIHTC | Buffalo | 2.8 km |
| St Clare §202 Senior | Buffalo | 2.8 km |
| Hertel Park LIHTCPublic Housing | Buffalo | 2.8 km |
| Amherst Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Princeton Court Apartments 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 Princeton Court Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $388/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 Princeton Court Apartments?
Contact the management office at 165 Princeton 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.