Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority

300 Perry St, Buffalo, NY, 14204 · ~4,376 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Buffalo, NY (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Erie County

Who this agency serves

Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority served 3,649 households across 4,374 units (83% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $18,468, and pays an average of $418 per month toward rent.

Households served
3,649 of 4,374 units
Avg. household income
$18,468
Avg. rent paid by household
$418
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
31%
Head of household 62+
38%
Head of household with a disability
44%
Avg. wait to move in
17 months

Unit mix: 42% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 28% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 21 developments with an average score of 83 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
A.D. Price - Phase IBuffalo99 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2025
Walden ParkBuffalo99 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
HELP Buffalo IIBuffalo95 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
AD Price Phase IIBuffalo94 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2025
SEDITA & STUYVESANT APTS.Buffalo94 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2025
FD FED, REDWOOD, WOODSON & SSCBuffalo94 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2025
HOLLING HOMES, CAMDEN & ELMHURSTBuffalo93 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2024
COMM. PERRY EXT. HR., SLATER & MULLENBuffalo91 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2025
Lakeview on the ParkBuffalo90 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
Hertel ParkBuffalo88 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
LANGFIELD HOMESBuffalo88 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
Lakeview Family Homes 2000Buffalo86 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
KELLY GARDENS & LYNDON B. JOHNSON APTS.Buffalo86 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
COMM. PERRY HOMES & EXT. ROWHOUSESBuffalo85 StandardNSPIREFeb 2025
SCHWAB, KOWAL & MSGR. GEARY APTS.Buffalo82 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
LOWER WEST SIDE HOMESBuffalo82 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
SHAFFER VILLAGE & LASALLE COURTSBuffalo77 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
KENFIELD HOMESBuffalo77 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
AD Price IIIBuffalo76 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
JASPER PARRISH PLACEBuffalo49 TroubledNSPIREMay 2025
FERRY-GRIDERBuffalo28 TroubledNSPIREMay 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$35,550
2 people$40,600
3 people$45,700
4 people$50,750
5 people$54,850
6 people$58,900
7 people$62,950
8 people$67,000

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Buffalo, NY

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.