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Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority

Name: Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority
Address: 135 Odell St, Lackawanna, NY, 14218, US
Telephone: 7168232551

135 Odell St, Lackawanna, NY, 14218

Information verified June 17, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 18 hr ago

About This Property

Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority operates 489 units of public housing in Lackawanna, NY, serving Erie County residents. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The housing authority manages these affordable rental properties for eligible households.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

The waiting list is currently accepting applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. Preferences include living/working in Lackawanna, being elderly, or disabled. Applicants can obtain an application by calling 716-823-2551 to request it by mail or by picking it up in person at 135 Odell St., Lackawanna, NY 14218; completed applications can be mailed or hand-delivered to the same address.

Last verified February 6, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

The Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) waiting list is currently open. Preferences include living/working in Lackawanna, being elderly, or disabled. To apply, individuals can call 716-823-2551, visit the housing authority's office, or check their website for application details.

Last verified April 21, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated June 17, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

489

Fair Market Rent - Erie County, NY

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$951
1 Bedroom	$992
2 Bedroom	$1,163
3 Bedroom	$1,424
4 Bedroom	$1,604

Income Limits - Erie County, NY

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,600
Very Low (50%): $27,650
Low (80%): $44,200

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $18,950
Very Low (50%): $31,600
Low (80%): $50,500

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $35,550
Low (80%): $56,800

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $39,450
Low (80%): $63,100

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $42,650
Low (80%): $68,150

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $45,800
Low (80%): $73,200

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $48,950
Low (80%): $78,250

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $52,100
Low (80%): $83,300

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,600	$27,650	$44,200
2 Persons	$18,950	$31,600	$50,500
3 Persons	$21,960	$35,550	$56,800
4 Persons	$26,500	$39,450	$63,100
5 Persons	$31,040	$42,650	$68,150
6 Persons	$35,580	$45,800	$73,200
7 Persons	$40,120	$48,950	$78,250
8 Persons	$44,660	$52,100	$83,300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Lackawanna, NY?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Erie County, NY is: $951 (Studio), $992 (1BR), $1163 (2BR), $1424 (3BR), $1604 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority have?+

Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority has a total of 489 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Erie County, NY?+

For a 4-person household in Erie County, NY, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $39,450, Low Income (80% AMI): $63,100. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority?+

Lackawanna Municipal Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7168232551, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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