Lockport, NY Low Income Housing

Lockport, NY Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lockport, NY

How do I qualify for low income housing in Lockport, 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 Lockport, NY

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lockport, 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 Lockport, 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 Lockport, New York - Niagara County

Studio Apartments $908
One Bedroom Apartments $1,069
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,309
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,470

List of Low Income Housing in or near Lockport, NY

Urban Park Towers Apartments

Urban Park Towers Apartments - Lockport

77 Main St
Lockport, NY - 14094
(716) 433-8911
Urban Park Towers Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Urban Park Towers Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Niagara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lockport, Habitat For Humanity

Lockport, Habitat For Humanity - Lockport

PO Box 884
Lockport, NY - 14095
(229)924-6935
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
Niagara County
Non Profit Apartment

South-towne Park Apartments - Lockport

5871 Sweetwood Dr
Lockport, NY - 14094
716-439-0183
South-towne Park Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact South-towne Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Niagara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Autumn Gardens - Lockport

818 East High St
Lockport, NY - 14094
716 439-0183
Autumn Gardens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Autumn Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Niagara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Foxwood Place - Lockport

6136-1 Ruhlman Rd
Lockport, NY - 14094
(716)833-1000
Foxwood Place is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Foxwood Place for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Niagara County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): All apartments are income based at 30% of gross income
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All utilities included
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pine Housing - Lockport

6231 Tonawanda Creek Rd.
Lockport, NY - 14094
(716) 634-8132
Pine Housing is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pine Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Niagara County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Lockport, 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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