How many low income apartments are in Batavia, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Batavia with approximately 668 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Batavia?

Tenant-paid rents in Batavia's assisted buildings typically range from about $439 to $588 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Batavia?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Batavia?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Genesee County: about $953/mo for one-bedroom and $1,168/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Batavia, NY

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Batavia with roughly 668 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $439 to $588 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.

assisted properties

668

subsidized units

$514

typical rent

8 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Batavia

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
400 Towers Public Housing	148	$439	5 mo
Washington Towers PB Section 8	130	$448	—
Big Tree Glen LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Liberty Square LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
3 Sites Public Housing	49	$588	10 mo
Batavia Special Needs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Monsignor Kirby §202 Senior	39	$453	—
Bank Street Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	37	—	—
Genesee Park Place Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
Havenwood Congregate Living LIHTC	32	—	—
Meadows at South Main LIHTC	24	—	—
Northside Meadows LIHTC	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Batavia (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
Washington Towers PB Section 8	130	$448	—
Big Tree Glen LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Liberty Square LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Batavia Special Needs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Bank Street Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	37	—	—

Public housing developments in Batavia

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
400 Towers Public Housing	148	$439	5 mo
3 Sites Public Housing	49	$588	10 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Batavia

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
Genesee Park Place Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
Havenwood Congregate Living LIHTC	32	—	—
Meadows at South Main LIHTC	24	—	—
Northside Meadows LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Genesee County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Genesee County: studio $805, 1-BR $953, 2-BR $1,168, 3-BR $1,400, 4-BR $1,546.

Full FMR table for Genesee County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Batavia

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.