South Court Public Housing Olean, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South Court is a Public Housing community in Olean, NY with 55 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $510/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 40 months.
55
total units
96%
occupancy
$510
avg resident rent
40 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 554 Martha Ave, Olean, NY 14760 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,106/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,602/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 75% |
How to apply at South Court
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 554 Martha Ave, Olean; 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 (~$510/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Olean
- West and Alder Courts Public Housing
- Aspen Tower PB Section 8
- Spring & Seneca Ct. Public Housing
- Olean House Public Housing
- State Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookside Community §202 Senior
- Cranberry Court LIHTC
- First Apts Olean LIHTC
- R & a Grant Housing §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portville Square Apts LIHTC | Portville | 9.5 km |
| J & D Housing Corporation §811 | Hinsdale | 9.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Olean
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does South Court have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at South Court?
Residents report average rents near $510/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 South Court?
Contact the management office at 554 Martha Ave in Olean. 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.