Riverview Apts PB Section 8 Elmira, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverview Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Elmira, NY with 128 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $290/month on average.
128
total units
95%
occupancy
$290
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 Harmon St, Elmira, NY 14904 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,036/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,463/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 22% |
How to apply at Riverview Apts
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 101 Harmon St, Elmira; 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 (~$290/mo average here).
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- St Joseph's Apts LIHTC
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- Cds Elmira Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lafrance Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 0.8 km |
| Miller Manor §811 | Elmira | 0.8 km |
| Mcniff Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 0.8 km |
| St Patrick's Apts LIHTC | Elmira | 1.1 km |
| Clemens Manor LIHTC | Elmira | 1.1 km |
| Reynolds Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 1.4 km |
| Carpenter Apartments §202 Senior | Elmira | 1.4 km |
| Gerard Block Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverview Apts 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 Riverview Apts?
Residents report average rents near $290/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 Riverview Apts?
Contact the management office at 101 Harmon St in Elmira. 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.