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Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority

Name: Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority
Address: 300 Perry St, Buffalo, NY, 14204, US
Telephone: 7168556711

300 Perry St, Buffalo, NY, 14204

Information verified September 5, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority manages 972 public housing units across Buffalo, NY in Erie County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible residents.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened February 23, 2024

Apply: Multiple

The Public Housing waiting list is currently accepting applications for families and senior/disabled households. Eligibility is based on annual gross income, qualification as elderly, a person with a disability, or a family, and U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. Preferences are given to those displaced by government action, natural disaster, current or former BMHA employees, or veterans.

Last verified February 6, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The BMHA Section 8 waitlist is not expected to reopen until at least 2026, with future openings advertised via local media and the BMHA website. The last opening in 2022 placed 4,000 applicants through a randomized computer lottery, with preferences for families terminated due to insufficient funding and those eligible for the Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Program.

Last verified August 31, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated September 5, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

972

Fair Market Rent - Erie 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	$951
1 Bedroom	$992
2 Bedroom	$1,163
3 Bedroom	$1,424
4 Bedroom	$1,604

Income Limits - Erie County, NY

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

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,600
Very Low (50%): $27,650
Low (80%): $44,200

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $18,950
Very Low (50%): $31,600
Low (80%): $50,500

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $35,550
Low (80%): $56,800

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $39,450
Low (80%): $63,100

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $42,650
Low (80%): $68,150

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $45,800
Low (80%): $73,200

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $48,950
Low (80%): $78,250

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $52,100
Low (80%): $83,300

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,600	$27,650	$44,200
2 Persons	$18,950	$31,600	$50,500
3 Persons	$21,960	$35,550	$56,800
4 Persons	$26,500	$39,450	$63,100
5 Persons	$31,040	$42,650	$68,150
6 Persons	$35,580	$45,800	$73,200
7 Persons	$40,120	$48,950	$78,250
8 Persons	$44,660	$52,100	$83,300

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Erie County, NY is: $951 (Studio), $992 (1BR), $1163 (2BR), $1424 (3BR), $1604 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority have?+

Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority has a total of 972 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority?+

Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7168556711, 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 Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority?+

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

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

For a 4-person household in Erie County, NY, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $39,450, Low Income (80% AMI): $63,100. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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