Bmr #3 PB Section 8 Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bmr #3 is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Buffalo, NY with 187 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $380/month on average.
187
total units
88%
occupancy
$380
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 Connecticut St, Buffalo, NY 14213 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,269/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,358/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Bmr #3
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 491 Connecticut St, Buffalo; 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 (~$380/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timon Towers PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 0.8 km |
| Lakeview Family Homes 2000 Public Housing | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Santa Maria Towers PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
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| Lakeview Family Homes Ii LIHTC | Buffalo | 2 km |
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| Burnie C Mccarley Gardens PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2 km |
| Pilgrim Village Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bmr #3 have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Bmr #3?
Residents report average rents near $380/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 Bmr #3?
Contact the management office at 491 Connecticut St in Buffalo. 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.