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Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments.

Name: Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments.
Address: 136 Cornwall Ave Apt A, Buffalo, NY, 14215, US
Telephone: 7168556711

136 Cornwall Ave Apt A, Buffalo, NY, 14215

Information verified July 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

About This Property

Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments is a public housing development in Buffalo, NY that contains 5 units. All 5 units are accessible. This property is situated in Erie County.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

The BMHA is currently accepting applications for families and senior/disabled households. Eligibility is based on federal HUD income guidelines, age, citizenship/immigration status, and background checks, with waitlist preferences available for special circumstances. Applications can be made by calling (716) 855-6774 or visiting in person at 245 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222; paper applications can also be returned by mail.

Last verified February 12, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened July 18, 2022

Closed July 22, 2022

Apply: Online

The waitlist closed after accepting applications from July 18, 2022, to July 22, 2022, with 4,000 applicants placed via a random lottery. Preferences were given to families terminated from the HCV program due to insufficient funding and to persons eligible for the Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Program referred by local service agencies.

Last verified June 12, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Accessible Units

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 Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments. is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments. have?+

Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments. has a total of 5 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments.?+

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.

How do I apply for housing at Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments.?+

Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apartments. is a Public Housing 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.

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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