Dorothy Glover Apts. Public Housing Lackawanna, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dorothy Glover Apts. is a Public Housing community in Lackawanna, NY with 125 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $395/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
125
total units
91%
occupancy
$395
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 Gates Ave Apt 1, Lackawanna, NY 14218 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,011/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,166/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Dorothy Glover Apts.
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 54 Gates Ave Apt 1, Lackawanna; 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 (~$395/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lackawanna
- Baker Homes Public Housing
- Parkview Towers Public Housing
- Victory Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sunflower Housing Corp. §202 Senior
- Lackawanna Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ridge Road Independent Living LIHTCPB Section 8
- Holland & Eaton LIHTC
- 120 Ingham Ave LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Independent Living §811 | Buffalo | 2 km |
| Holy Family Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2.8 km |
| South Park Supported Living §811 | Buffalo | 2.8 km |
| Abbott Road Residence PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
| Lilly Housing Corp. §202 Senior | Blasdell | 3.7 km |
| Seneca Cazenovia §202 Senior | Buffalo | 4 km |
| Julianna Apts PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 4 km |
| Seneca Street Special Needs Sro LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lackawanna
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dorothy Glover Apts. 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 Dorothy Glover Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $395/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 Dorothy Glover Apts.?
Contact the management office at 54 Gates Ave Apt 1 in Lackawanna. 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.