Lancaster Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Lancaster, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lancaster Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lancaster, NY with 155 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $446/month on average.
155
total units
97%
occupancy
$446
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Pleasant Ave W, Lancaster, NY 14086 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,273/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,911/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lancaster Towers
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1 Pleasant Ave W, 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 (~$446/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lancaster
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- Colonial Meadows LIHTC
- Independent Housing Opportunities §811
- Walden Ave Residence PB Section 8
- Birch Housing Corp. §811
- Redwood Housing Corp §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwind Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Depew | 2.8 km |
| Woodland Place Apartments LIHTC | Depew | 2.8 km |
| Lincoln Street Housing Corp. §811 | Depew | 2.8 km |
| Rowley Road Residence PB Section 8 | Depew | 3.4 km |
| Ahepa 67-ii Apartments §202 Senior | Cheektowaga | 5.4 km |
| Violet Housing Corp. §202 Senior | Cheektowaga | 5.4 km |
| Maryvale East Senior Citizen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cheektowaga | 6 km |
| Maryvale East Apts LIHTC | Cheektowaga | 6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lancaster Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Lancaster Towers?
Residents report average rents near $446/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 Lancaster Towers?
Contact the management office at 1 Pleasant Ave W 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.