How many low income apartments are in Lackawanna, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Lackawanna with approximately 699 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lackawanna?

Tenant-paid rents in Lackawanna's assisted buildings typically range from about $351 to $437 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 Lackawanna?

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 Lackawanna?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Erie County: about $1,139/mo for one-bedroom and $1,343/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lackawanna, NY

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lackawanna with roughly 699 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $351 to $437 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

699

subsidized units

$394

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lackawanna

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lackawanna

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Baker Homes Public Housing	271	$437	5 mo
Dorothy Glover Apts. Public Housing	125	$395	12 mo
Parkview Towers Public Housing	94	$382	9 mo
Victory Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Sunflower Housing Corp. §202 Senior	49	$351	—
Lackawanna Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	47	—	—
Ridge Road Independent Living LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Holland & Eaton LIHTC	4	—	—
120 Ingham Ave LIHTC	3	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Lackawanna (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
Victory Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Lackawanna Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	47	—	—
Ridge Road Independent Living LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

Public housing developments in Lackawanna

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
Baker Homes Public Housing	271	$437	5 mo
Dorothy Glover Apts. Public Housing	125	$395	12 mo
Parkview Towers Public Housing	94	$382	9 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lackawanna

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
Holland & Eaton LIHTC	4	—	—
120 Ingham Ave LIHTC	3	—	—

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 Lackawanna

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.