Lincoln Arms Apartments PB Section 8 Dunkirk, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lincoln Arms Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dunkirk, NY with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 430 Main St, Dunkirk, NY 14048 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,340/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,244/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Lincoln Arms Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 430 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 (~$370/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dunkirk
- Bell Tower Public Housing
- Joseph Steger Apts. Public Housing
- 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 | 2.8 km |
| Concord Estates §202 Senior | Fredonia | 3.7 km |
| Fredonia Commons LIHTC | Fredonia | 3.7 km |
| One Temple Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Fredonia | 4.4 km |
| Cushing Development Corporation §811 | Fredonia | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dunkirk
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lincoln Arms Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Lincoln Arms Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Lincoln Arms Apartments?
Contact the management office at 430 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.