Independent Housing Opportunities §811 Lancaster, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Independent Housing Opportunities is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Lancaster, NY with 17 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $397/month on average.
17
total units
88%
occupancy
$397
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4042 Walden Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,167/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,167/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 47% |
How to apply at Independent Housing Opportunities
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 4042 Walden Ave, Lancaster; 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 (~$397/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lancaster
- Lancaster Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Townview Apts §202 Senior
- Colonial Meadows LIHTC
- Walden Ave Residence PB Section 8
- Birch Housing Corp. §811
- Redwood Housing Corp §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Street Housing Corp. §811 | Depew | 4.2 km |
| Lincoln Street Housing Corp. §811 | Depew | 4.2 km |
| Southwind Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Depew | 6 km |
| Southwind Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Depew | 6 km |
| Woodland Place Apartments LIHTC | Depew | 6.1 km |
| Woodland Place Apartments LIHTC | Depew | 6.1 km |
| Rowley Road Residence PB Section 8 | Depew | 6.3 km |
| The Claremount PB Section 8 | Clarence | 7.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Independent Housing Opportunities have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Independent Housing Opportunities?
Residents report average rents near $397/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 Independent Housing Opportunities?
Contact the management office at 4042 Walden Ave in Lancaster. 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.