Leon, NY Low Income Housing

Leon, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Leon, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in Leon, NY?
To qualify for low income housing in New York, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Leon, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Leon, NY, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Leon, NY. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Leon, New York - Cattaraugus County

Studio Apartments $658
One Bedroom Apartments $826
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,068
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,180

List of Low Income Housing in or near Leon, NY

Housing Options Made Easy - Gowanda

75 Jamestown St
Gowanda, NY - 14070
716-532-5508
TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH HISTORIES OF MENTAL ILLNESS TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING THAT MEETS ACCEPTABLE COMMUNITY STANDARDS....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 12.30 miles from Leon

Non Profit Apartment

United Methodist Gardens - Falconer

430 East Avenue
Falconer, NY - 14733
716-665-8197
United Methodist Gardens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact United Methodist Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 14.81 miles from Leon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Trevor Woodward Park - Jamestown

737 Falconer Street
Jamestown, NY - 14701
716-665-8197
Trevor Woodward Park is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Trevor Woodward Park for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 15.80 miles from Leon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Willow Trace Residences - Jamestown

189 Willow Ave
Jamestown, NY - 14701
(716) 661-1407
Willow Trace Residences is a Disabledlow income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Willow Trace Residences for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 16.39 miles from Leon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Water Street House - Jamestown

880 East Second Street
Jamestown, NY - 14701
585-454-5710
Water Street House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Water Street House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 16.84 miles from Leon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Crestline Villa - Jamestown

113 Anderson St
Jamestown, NY - 14701
(716) 664-3297
Crestline Villa is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Crestline Villa for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 17.06 miles from Leon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Steven B. Carlson - Jamestown

842 No. Main St.
Jamestown, NY - 14701
716-665-8197
Steven B. Carlson is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Steven B. Carlson for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 17.48 miles from Leon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Paul A. Westerberg Tower - Jamestown

145 Chandler St
Jamestown, NY - 14701
716-665-8197
Paul A. Westerberg Tower is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Paul A. Westerberg Tower for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 17.48 miles from Leon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Chautauqua Area Habitat For Humanity - Jamestown

PO Box 394
Jamestown, NY - 14702
(716)484-9338
Habitat For Humanity Is A Nonprofit, Ecumenical Christian Housing Ministry Dedicated To Eliminating Substandard Housing And Homelessness Worldwide And To Making Adequate, Affordable Shelter A Matter Of Conscience And Action. Habitat Invites People From All Faiths And Walks Of Life To Work Together In Partnership, Building Houses With Families In Need....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 17.57 miles from Leon

Non Profit Apartment

William B. Anderson - Jamestown

9 Crane St
Jamestown, NY - 14701
716-665-8197
William B. Anderson is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact William B. Anderson for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cattaraugus County
Listing Location: 17.64 miles from Leon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Leon, NY

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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