Whitney Neighborhood PB Section 8 Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Whitney Neighborhood is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Buffalo, NY with 134 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $282/month on average.
134
total units
90%
occupancy
$282
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 Carolina St, Buffalo, NY 14201 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,541/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,322/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Whitney Neighborhood
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 205 Carolina 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 (~$282/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braco-i PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 0.8 km |
| Mccarley Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 0.8 km |
| Lakeview Seniors I LIHTC | Buffalo | 0.8 km |
| Lakeview on the Park Public Housing | Buffalo | 0.8 km |
| 214 South Division/233 Eagle LIHTC | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Lakeview Family Homes 2000 Public Housing | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Santa Maria Towers PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Roosevelt Apartments PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Whitney Neighborhood 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 Whitney Neighborhood?
Residents report average rents near $282/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 Whitney Neighborhood?
Contact the management office at 205 Carolina 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.