Kenfield Homes Public Housing Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kenfield Homes is a Public Housing community in Buffalo, NY with 619 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
619
total units
85%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 326 Edison Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,314/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,358/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Kenfield Homes
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 326 Edison Ave, 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 (~$405/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angela's House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cheektowaga | 2.2 km |
| The Mill at Crossroads - 5250 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2.8 km |
| Manhattan Square Apts LIHTC | Buffalo | 2.8 km |
| Walden Park Senior Apartments LIHTC | Buffalo | 3.3 km |
| Ferry-grider Public Housing | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
| Linda Lane Apts LIHTC | Cheektowaga | 3.4 km |
| Jill Joseph Towers LIHTC | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
| True Bethel Estates §202 Senior | Buffalo | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kenfield Homes 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 Kenfield Homes?
Residents report average rents near $405/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 Kenfield Homes?
Contact the management office at 326 Edison Ave 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.