Joseph Steger Apts. Public Housing Dunkirk, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Joseph Steger Apts. is a Public Housing community in Dunkirk, NY with 99 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $332/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
99
total units
98%
occupancy
$332
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 N Main St, Dunkirk, NY 14048 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,553/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,193/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Joseph Steger 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 15 N Main 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 (~$332/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dunkirk
- Bell Tower 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 | 3.7 km |
| Green Acres Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fredonia | 3.7 km |
| Concord Estates §202 Senior | Fredonia | 4.7 km |
| Fredonia Commons LIHTC | Fredonia | 4.7 km |
| Concord Estates §202 Senior | Fredonia | 4.7 km |
| Fredonia Commons LIHTC | Fredonia | 4.7 km |
| One Temple Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Fredonia | 5.6 km |
| Cushing Development Corporation §811 | Fredonia | 5.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dunkirk
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Joseph Steger 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 Joseph Steger Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $332/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 Joseph Steger Apts.?
Contact the management office at 15 N Main 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.