How many low income apartments are in Jamestown, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 15 subsidized properties in Jamestown with approximately 871 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Jamestown?

Tenant-paid rents in Jamestown's assisted buildings typically range from about $298 to $459 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 Jamestown?

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 Jamestown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Chautauqua County: about $754/mo for one-bedroom and $975/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jamestown, NY

There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jamestown with roughly 871 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $298 to $459 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.

assisted properties

871

subsidized units

$379

typical rent

27 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Jamestown

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jamestown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hotel Jamestown & High Rise Public Housing	214	$369	6 mo
Silvertree Seniors of Jamestown PB Section 8	198	$459	—
Bradmar Village LIHTCPB Section 8	99	$451	—
Covenant Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	87	$318	—
Crestline Villa PB Section 8	60	$298	—
Willow Trace Residences PB Section 8	44	$391	—
New Apple Yard Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Euclid Gardens LIHTC	33	—	—
Chadakoin Centre LIHTCPublic Housing	32	$385	47 mo
Appleyard Terrace Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Fourth Street Housing §811	19	$391	—
Appleyard Terrace Townhomes Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	12	—	—
East Second Street Apts LIHTC	11	—	—
East Second Street LIHTC	6	—	—
33 Linwood Ave LIHTC	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Jamestown (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
Silvertree Seniors of Jamestown PB Section 8	198	$459	—
Bradmar Village LIHTCPB Section 8	99	$451	—
Covenant Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	87	$318	—
Crestline Villa PB Section 8	60	$298	—
Willow Trace Residences PB Section 8	44	$391	—
New Apple Yard Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Appleyard Terrace Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Appleyard Terrace Townhomes Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	12	—	—

Public housing developments in Jamestown

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
Hotel Jamestown & High Rise Public Housing	214	$369	6 mo
Chadakoin Centre LIHTCPublic Housing	32	$385	47 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jamestown

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
Euclid Gardens LIHTC	33	—	—
Chadakoin Centre LIHTCPublic Housing	32	$385	47 mo
East Second Street Apts LIHTC	11	—	—
East Second Street LIHTC	6	—	—
33 Linwood Ave LIHTC	1	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Chautauqua County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chautauqua County: studio $680, 1-BR $754, 2-BR $975, 3-BR $1,287, 4-BR $1,291.

Full FMR table for Chautauqua County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Jamestown

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.