Lower West Side Homes Public Housing Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lower West Side Homes is a Public Housing community in Buffalo, NY with 61 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $599/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
61
total units
87%
occupancy
$599
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 167 10th St Apt 1, Buffalo, NY 14201 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,094/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,444/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
How to apply at Lower West Side 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 167 10th St Apt 1, 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 (~$599/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Family Homes 2000 Public Housing | Buffalo | 0.8 km |
| Santa Maria Towers PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 0.8 km |
| Roosevelt Apartments PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 0.8 km |
| Harbor View LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.1 km |
| Bmr #3 PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.1 km |
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| Elmwood Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.1 km |
| Elmwood Square Apts LIHTC | Buffalo | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side Homes?
Residents report average rents near $599/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 Lower West Side Homes?
Contact the management office at 167 10th St Apt 1 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.