Bell Tower Public Housing Dunkirk, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bell Tower is a Public Housing community in Dunkirk, NY with 134 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $464/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
134
total units
95%
occupancy
$464
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 Ruggles St, Dunkirk, NY 14048 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,988/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,938/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Bell Tower
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 10 Ruggles St, Dunkirk; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$464/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dunkirk
- Joseph Steger Apts. Public Housing
- Lincoln Arms Apartments PB Section 8
- Dunkirk Renovation + Ownership Program LIHTCPB Section 8
- Central Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arrowhead Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Acres Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fredonia | 2.8 km |
| Concord Estates §202 Senior | Fredonia | 3.7 km |
| Fredonia Commons LIHTC | Fredonia | 3.7 km |
| One Temple Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Fredonia | 4.4 km |
| Cushing Development Corporation §811 | Fredonia | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dunkirk
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bell Tower have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bell Tower?
Residents report average rents near $464/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bell Tower?
Contact the management office at 10 Ruggles St in Dunkirk. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.