Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cheektowaga, NY
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cheektowaga with roughly 891 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $443 to $482 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Cheektowaga
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cheektowaga
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryvale East Senior Citizen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Linda Lane Apts LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Apple Blossom Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Liberty Park Senior Apts LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Maryvale East Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Angela's House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Ahepa 67-ii Apartments §202 Senior | 50 | $482 | — |
| Maple Housing of Ny Corp §202 Senior | 49 | $449 | — |
| Violet Housing Corp. §202 Senior | 49 | $443 | — |
| Haskell I Stovroff Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Autistic Residential Services Corp §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Union Road §811 | 7 | — | — |
| Mary Linda Housing Corp. §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Cedargrove Heights PB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Cedargrove Heights PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cheektowaga (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryvale East Senior Citizen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Apple Blossom Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Angela's House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Haskell I Stovroff Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Cedargrove Heights PB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Cedargrove Heights PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cheektowaga
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Lane Apts LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Liberty Park Senior Apts LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Maryvale East Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Erie County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Erie County: studio $1,105, 1-BR $1,139, 2-BR $1,343, 3-BR $1,640, 4-BR $1,869.
Full FMR table for Erie County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cheektowaga
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Amherst, NY
- Angola, NY
- Blasdell, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Depew, NY
- East Aurora, NY
- Grand Island, NY
- Hamburg, NY
- Lackawanna, NY
- Lancaster, NY
- Orchard Park, NY
- Springville, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.