The Village of West Farms PB Section 8 Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Village of West Farms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bronx, NY with 438 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $542/month on average.
438
total units
92%
occupancy
$542
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 990 E 178th St, Bronx, NY 10460 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,897/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,433/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 29% |
How to apply at The Village of West Farms
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 990 E 178th St, Bronx; 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 (~$542/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx River & Addition Public Housing | Bronx | 1.1 km |
| West Farms Road Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| Soundview Public Housing | Bronx | 2.4 km |
| Butler Public Housing | Bronx | 2.5 km |
| Pelham Parkway Public Housing | Bronx | 2.8 km |
| James Monroe Public Housing | Bronx | 2.8 km |
| John Adams Public Housing | Bronx | 2.8 km |
| Daniel Webster Public Housing | Bronx | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Village of West Farms 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 The Village of West Farms?
Residents report average rents near $542/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 The Village of West Farms?
Contact the management office at 990 E 178th St in Bronx. 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.