Santa Maria Towers PB Section 8 Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Santa Maria Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Buffalo, NY with 114 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $321/month on average.
114
total units
96%
occupancy
$321
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 Connecticut St, Buffalo, NY 14213 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,270/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,385/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Santa Maria Towers
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 255 Connecticut St, Buffalo; 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 (~$321/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Family Homes Ii LIHTC | Buffalo | 0.8 km |
| Lakeview Seniors I LIHTC | Buffalo | 1.1 km |
| Lakeview on the Park Public Housing | Buffalo | 1.1 km |
| Harbor View LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Bmr #3 PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| 145 Busti Ave LIHTC | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Elmwood Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Elmwood Square Apts LIHTC | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Santa Maria Towers 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 Santa Maria Towers?
Residents report average rents near $321/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 Santa Maria Towers?
Contact the management office at 255 Connecticut St in Buffalo. 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.