True Bethel Estates §202 Senior Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
True Bethel Estates is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Buffalo, NY with 50 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $347/month on average.
50
total units
94%
occupancy
$347
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 871 E Ferry St, Buffalo, NY 14211 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,643/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,643/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at True Bethel Estates
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 871 E Ferry 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 (~$347/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apts. Public Housing | Buffalo | 2.8 km |
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| Timon Towers PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does True Bethel Estates have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at True Bethel Estates?
Residents report average rents near $347/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 True Bethel Estates?
Contact the management office at 871 E Ferry 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.