How many low income apartments are in Lockport, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Lockport with approximately 956 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lockport?

Tenant-paid rents in Lockport's assisted buildings typically range from about $337 to $625 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 Lockport?

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 Lockport?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Niagara 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 Lockport, NY

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lockport with roughly 956 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $337 to $625 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.

assisted properties

956

subsidized units

$481

typical rent

7 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lockport

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Foxwood Place LIHTCPB Section 8	163	$495	—
Urban Park Towers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	150	$337	—
Willow Gardens & Autumn Gardens Public Housing	142	$418	7 mo
David Woody /beacon Hghts./gabriel Drive Public Housing	110	$625	25 mo
Spires Public Housing	100	$387	4 mo
Autumn Gardens PB Section 8	96	$410	—
South Towne Park Apts PB Section 8	92	$412	—
Pine Housing of Ny Corp §202 Senior	49	$479	—
Lockport Canal Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Nelson Hopkins Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Lockport (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
Foxwood Place LIHTCPB Section 8	163	$495	—
Urban Park Towers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	150	$337	—
Autumn Gardens PB Section 8	96	$410	—
South Towne Park Apts PB Section 8	92	$412	—
Lockport Canal Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Nelson Hopkins Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Lockport

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
Willow Gardens & Autumn Gardens Public Housing	142	$418	7 mo
David Woody /beacon Hghts./gabriel Drive Public Housing	110	$625	25 mo
Spires Public Housing	100	$387	4 mo

Voucher rent limits: Niagara County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Niagara County: studio $1,105, 1-BR $1,139, 2-BR $1,343, 3-BR $1,640, 4-BR $1,869.

Full FMR table for Niagara County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lockport

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.