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Dunkirk Housing Authority

Name: Dunkirk Housing Authority
Address: 15 N Main St, Dunkirk, NY, 14048, US
Telephone: 7163668740

15 N Main St, Dunkirk, NY, 14048

Information verified July 7, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

Dunkirk Housing Authority operates 233 units of public housing in Dunkirk, NY, within Chautauqua County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The housing authority provides rental assistance and housing options to eligible residents in the area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: In-person, Phone

Accepting applications for families and senior disabled individuals. Placement is by date and time received without stated preferences; declining two invitations will purge the application from the waitlist. Must meet federal low-income guidelines.

Last verified February 6, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Opened June 26, 2026

Closes July 31, 2026

Apply: In-person

Selection is via a random lottery for 300 applicants per waitlist. Applicants need social security numbers for all household members and knowledge of their annual income for sign-up; income limits apply. Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement.

Last verified June 28, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 7, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

233

Fair Market Rent - Chautauqua County, NY

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$662
1 Bedroom	$711
2 Bedroom	$905
3 Bedroom	$1,168
4 Bedroom	$1,205

Income Limits - Chautauqua County, NY

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,600
Very Low (50%): $24,300
Low (80%): $38,850

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $27,800
Low (80%): $44,400

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $31,250
Low (80%): $49,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $34,700
Low (80%): $55,500

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $37,500
Low (80%): $59,950

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $40,300
Low (80%): $64,400

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $43,050
Low (80%): $68,850

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $45,850
Low (80%): $73,300

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$14,600	$24,300	$38,850
2 Persons	$17,420	$27,800	$44,400
3 Persons	$21,960	$31,250	$49,950
4 Persons	$26,500	$34,700	$55,500
5 Persons	$31,040	$37,500	$59,950
6 Persons	$35,580	$40,300	$64,400
7 Persons	$40,120	$43,050	$68,850
8 Persons	$44,660	$45,850	$73,300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Dunkirk, NY?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Chautauqua County, NY is: $662 (Studio), $711 (1BR), $905 (2BR), $1168 (3BR), $1205 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Dunkirk Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Dunkirk Housing Authority have?+

Dunkirk Housing Authority has a total of 233 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Chautauqua County, NY?+

For a 4-person household in Chautauqua County, NY, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $34,700, Low Income (80% AMI): $55,500. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Dunkirk Housing Authority?+

Dunkirk Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7163668740, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Dunkirk Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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