Shaffer Village & Lasalle Courts Public Housing Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Shaffer Village & Lasalle Courts is a Public Housing community in Buffalo, NY with 436 units reporting 71% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $418/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
436
total units
71%
occupancy
$418
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 Isabelle St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,503/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,524/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Shaffer Village & Lasalle Courts
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 134 Isabelle St, 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 (~$418/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Special Needs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.1 km |
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| Watergate Ii Apartments LIHTC | Buffalo | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Shaffer Village & Lasalle Courts 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 Shaffer Village & Lasalle Courts?
Residents report average rents near $418/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 Shaffer Village & Lasalle Courts?
Contact the management office at 134 Isabelle St 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.