Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fredonia, NY
There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fredonia with roughly 306 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $336 to $434 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fredonia
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $336 | — |
| One Temple Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 91 | $406 | — |
| Concord Estates §202 Senior | 39 | $434 | — |
| Fredonia Commons LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Fredonia Special Needs Sro LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Cushing Development Corporation §811 | 12 | $383 | — |
| Water Street House §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Fredonia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $336 | — |
| One Temple Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 91 | $406 | — |
| Fredonia Special Needs Sro LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fredonia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia Commons LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
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 Fredonia
- 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
- Dunkirk, NY
- Jamestown, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Staten Island, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Yonkers, NY
- Albany, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.