How many low income apartments are in Hamburg, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Hamburg with approximately 626 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hamburg?

Tenant-paid rents in Hamburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $359 to $467 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 Hamburg?

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 Hamburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Erie County: about $1,139/mo for one-bedroom and $1,343/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hamburg, NY

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hamburg with roughly 626 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $359 to $467 per month.

assisted properties

626

subsidized units

$413

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hamburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hamburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bethel Estates PB Section 8	260	$467	—
Creek Bend Heights LIHTC	130	—	—
Claire Court Apts LIHTC	72	—	—
Elm Housing Corp. §202 Senior	49	$452	—
Iris Housing Corp §202 Senior	49	$447	—
Living Independently, Inc. §811	16	$384	—
Barone Heights, Inc. §811	14	$359	—
Abbott Independent Living §811	12	$375	—
Independent Living Project §811	12	$406	—
Epsilon Housing PB Section 8	7	—	—
Sunset PB Section 8	5	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Hamburg (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
Bethel Estates PB Section 8	260	$467	—
Epsilon Housing PB Section 8	7	—	—
Sunset PB Section 8	5	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hamburg

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
Creek Bend Heights LIHTC	130	—	—
Claire Court Apts LIHTC	72	—	—

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 Hamburg

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.