How many low income apartments are in Dunkirk, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Dunkirk with approximately 379 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Dunkirk?

Tenant-paid rents in Dunkirk's assisted buildings typically range from about $332 to $464 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Dunkirk?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Dunkirk?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Chautauqua County: about $754/mo for one-bedroom and $975/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dunkirk, NY

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dunkirk with roughly 379 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $332 to $464 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

379

subsidized units

$398

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dunkirk

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bell Tower Public Housing	134	$464	6 mo
Joseph Steger Apts. Public Housing	99	$332	6 mo
Lincoln Arms Apartments PB Section 8	50	$370	—
Dunkirk Renovation + Ownership Program LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Central Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	37	—	—
Arrowhead Apts LIHTC	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Dunkirk (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
Lincoln Arms Apartments PB Section 8	50	$370	—
Dunkirk Renovation + Ownership Program LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Central Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	37	—	—

Public housing developments in Dunkirk

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bell Tower Public Housing	134	$464	6 mo
Joseph Steger Apts. Public Housing	99	$332	6 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dunkirk

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
Arrowhead Apts LIHTC	10	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Chautauqua County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chautauqua County: studio $680, 1-BR $754, 2-BR $975, 3-BR $1,287, 4-BR $1,291.

Full FMR table for Chautauqua County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Dunkirk

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.