Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Niagara Falls, NY
There are 31 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Niagara Falls with roughly 2,751 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $225 to $480 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Niagara Falls
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Niagara Falls
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrobel Towers Public Housing | 247 | $354 | 6 mo |
| Unity Park Phase I LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Niagara Towers PB Section 8 | 200 | $332 | — |
| Niagara Towner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| 22 Southgate LIHTC | 198 | — | — |
| Spallino Towers Public Housing | 181 | $361 | 9 mo |
| Packard Courts & Pc Community Center Public Housing | 166 | $360 | 56 mo |
| Monteagle LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Monteagle Ridge Estate PB Section 8 | 132 | $292 | — |
| Center Court Phase I LIHTC | 115 | — | — |
| Wheatfield Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $480 | — |
| Center Court Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Center Court Phase 1b & Ii Public Housing | 86 | $440 | 17 mo |
| Conerstone Unity Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Vincent Morello Senior Housing LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Colt Block Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Colt Block Apts PB Section 8 | 70 | $225 | — |
| Center Court Phase 1a Public Housing | 64 | $413 | 28 mo |
| Niagara Family Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Sawyer Gardens §202 Senior | 58 | $425 | — |
| Walnut Avenue Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Unity Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| 601 Ferry Ave LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Estella Apts PB Section 8 | 20 | $363 | — |
| Carolyn's House LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Rose Garden Apts §811 | 11 | — | — |
| Middle City Revitalization Project LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Portage Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| 1034 Michigan Avenue LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 1035 South Avenue Project LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1150 Ontario Ave Project LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Niagara Falls (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Towers PB Section 8 | 200 | $332 | — |
| Niagara Towner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Monteagle Ridge Estate PB Section 8 | 132 | $292 | — |
| Wheatfield Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $480 | — |
| Center Court Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Conerstone Unity Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Colt Block Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Colt Block Apts PB Section 8 | 70 | $225 | — |
| Niagara Family Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Walnut Avenue Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Unity Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Estella Apts PB Section 8 | 20 | $363 | — |
Public housing developments in Niagara Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrobel Towers Public Housing | 247 | $354 | 6 mo |
| Spallino Towers Public Housing | 181 | $361 | 9 mo |
| Packard Courts & Pc Community Center Public Housing | 166 | $360 | 56 mo |
| Center Court Phase 1b & Ii Public Housing | 86 | $440 | 17 mo |
| Center Court Phase 1a Public Housing | 64 | $413 | 28 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Niagara Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Park Phase I LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| 22 Southgate LIHTC | 198 | — | — |
| Monteagle LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Center Court Phase I LIHTC | 115 | — | — |
| Vincent Morello Senior Housing LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| 601 Ferry Ave LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Carolyn's House LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Middle City Revitalization Project LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Portage Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| 1034 Michigan Avenue LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 1035 South Avenue Project LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1150 Ontario Ave Project LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
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 Niagara Falls
- 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
- Lewiston, NY
- Lockport, NY
- North Tonawanda, NY
- Wheatfield, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Staten Island, NY
- Syracuse, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.