Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Amherst, NY
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Amherst with roughly 1,952 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $507 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Amherst
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allenhurst Apts LIHTC | 315 | — | — |
| Oxford Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 313 | $420 | — |
| Princeton Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 304 | — | — |
| Brewster Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | 215 | $370 | — |
| Amherst Senior Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $457 | — |
| Princeton Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 144 | $388 | — |
| Sutton Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | $507 | — |
| Parkside Houses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | $386 | — |
| Pepper Tree Heights PB Section 8 | 100 | $370 | — |
| Daffodil Housing Corp §202 Senior | 49 | $458 | — |
| Alberta Place LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Millenium Place, Inc. §811 | 12 | — | — |
| Mother of Divine Grace PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| North Forest Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Peppertree Residence PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Sweet Home Road LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Amherst PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Amherst (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 313 | $420 | — |
| Princeton Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 304 | — | — |
| Brewster Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | 215 | $370 | — |
| Amherst Senior Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $457 | — |
| Princeton Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 144 | $388 | — |
| Sutton Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | $507 | — |
| Parkside Houses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | $386 | — |
| Pepper Tree Heights PB Section 8 | 100 | $370 | — |
| Mother of Divine Grace PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Peppertree Residence PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Amherst PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Amherst
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allenhurst Apts LIHTC | 315 | — | — |
| Alberta Place LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| North Forest Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Sweet Home Road LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Erie County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Erie County: studio $1,105, 1-BR $1,139, 2-BR $1,343, 3-BR $1,640, 4-BR $1,869.
Full FMR table for Erie County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Amherst
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Angola, NY
- Blasdell, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Cheektowaga, NY
- Depew, NY
- East Aurora, NY
- Grand Island, NY
- Hamburg, NY
- Lackawanna, NY
- Lancaster, NY
- Orchard Park, NY
- Springville, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.