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Niagara Falls Housing Authority

Name: Niagara Falls Housing Authority
Address: 744 10th St, Niagara Falls, NY, 14301, US
Telephone: 7162856961

744 10th St, Niagara Falls, NY, 14301

Information verified October 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 7 hr ago

About This Property

Niagara Falls Housing Authority operates 844 units of public housing in Niagara Falls, NY, serving residents in Niagara County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible households.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Preferences include homeless, living in substandard conditions, displaced by government action, victim of a hate crime, victim of domestic violence, or displaced by a natural disaster.

Last verified August 4, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened January 9, 2023

Closed January 23, 2023

Apply: Online

The City of Niagara Falls Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list last accepted applications online from January 9, 2023, until January 23, 2023. Preferences included homeless individuals and families, families of more than one person, and elderly or disabled single person households, with selected applicants placed by random lottery.

Last verified August 3, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated October 18, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

844

Fair Market Rent - Niagara 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 - Niagara 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 Niagara Falls, NY?+

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

How many units does Niagara Falls Housing Authority have?+

Niagara Falls Housing Authority has a total of 844 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Niagara Falls Housing Authority?+

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

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

For a 4-person household in Niagara 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.

How do I apply for housing at Niagara Falls Housing Authority?+

Niagara Falls Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7162856961, 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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