2 Bedroom Section 8 and HUD-Assisted Rentals in Erie County, New York

Are you searching for a 2 bedroom Section 8 or HUD-assisted rental in Erie County, New York? This page lists properties first, then explains how renting a 2 bedroom section 8 house in Erie County, New York works.

Our listing data shows about 1410 assisted 2-bedroom units at 35 properties in Erie County, New York. That counts units at each property, not current openings, so ask each property what is available.

Also see 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom listings, or all Section 8 and HUD-assisted listings for Erie County, New York.

2 Bedroom Section 8 and HUD-Assisted Rentals List

We list 35 Section 8 or HUD-assisted properties in Erie County, New York for this bedroom size. A listing isn't a current vacancy or a house for rent, and our data doesn't show whether a property accepts vouchers. Ask each property whether it has openings, how to apply, and whether it accepts vouchers. Your share of the rent usually depends on your income. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.

Ken-Ton Presbyterian Village

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 150

Address :

3735 Delaware Ave,
Buffalo, NY 14217.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 144
  • 2 Bedroom: 6
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Ken-Ton Presbyterian Village Housing Development Fund Company, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: doneill@beechwoodcare.org
  • Phone: 716-874-6070

Bethel Estates

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 261

Address :

4647 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD,
Hamburg, NY 14075.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 245
  • 2 Bedroom: 16
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Bethel Estates Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: khefferon@chasoncos.com
  • Phone: 716-983-2785

Brewster Mews

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 215

Address :

925 Robin Road,
Buffalo, NY 14228.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 198
  • 2 Bedroom: 17
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Brewster Amherst Preservation LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: tfowlston@mjpeterson.com
  • Phone: 716-688-1234

Bmr #3

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 187

Address :

491 CONNECTICUT ST,
Buffalo, NY 14213.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 74
  • 2 Bedroom: 62
  • 3 Bedroom: 29
  • 4 Bedroom: 22

Owner Name :

  • New Buffalo 12 LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: pnowak@wingatecompanies.com
  • Phone: 781-707-9000

Barone Heights Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 11

Address :

137 HOLIDAY LN,
Hamburg, NY 14075.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 8
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • BARONE HEIGHTS, INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Jennifer.Ball@aspirewny.org
  • Phone: (716) 505-5560

Braco-I

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 220

Address :

352 Franklin St.,
Buffalo, NY 14202.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 7
  • 1 Bedroom: 55
  • 2 Bedroom: 115
  • 3 Bedroom: 25
  • 4 Bedroom: 18

Owner Name :

  • Linwood-Allentown Preservation LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: TLeboeuf@symphonymgmt.com
  • Phone: 716-668-3273 ext. 108

Cambridge Square

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 150

Address :

3180 CAMBRIDGE SQ S,
Buffalo, NY 14219.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 40
  • 2 Bedroom: 60
  • 3 Bedroom: 50
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Cambridge Square of Hamburg, a Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: tammy.sargent@glickco.com
  • Phone: 317-469-0400

Towne Gardens

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 302

Address :

440 CLINTON ST,
Buffalo, NY 14204.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 76
  • 2 Bedroom: 167
  • 3 Bedroom: 59
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • MF Blue Valley Apartments, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Wesley_Brashear@fanniemae.com
  • Phone: 972-656-8771

Excelsior Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 23

Address :

130 CENTRAL AVE,
Buffalo, NY 14206.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 20
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • BAWNY Housing Development Fund Corporation
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ftrincia@olmstedcenter.org
  • Phone: 716-529-6583

Ellicott Place Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 11

Address :

1033 ELLICOTT ST,
Buffalo, NY 14209.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 6
  • 2 Bedroom: 5
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • BIL HOUSING DVLPMNT FUND CO, INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: lbrennan@belmontshelter.org
  • Phone: (716) 884-7791

Linwood Congregate

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 75

Address :

333 LINWOOD AVE,
Buffalo, NY 14209.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 2
  • 1 Bedroom: 39
  • 2 Bedroom: 34
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Linwood-Allentown Preservation LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: aaron.siegel@franklinasset.com
  • Phone: 716-668-3273 ext. 108

Prairie Pond

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 160

Address :

2199 N French Rd,
Getzville, NY 14068.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 40
  • 2 Bedroom: 60
  • 3 Bedroom: 50
  • 4 Bedroom: 10

Owner Name :

  • J-Square New York, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: fsinito@mhmltd.com
  • Phone: 216-520-1250

Leisuretimer's Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 22

Address :

364 Bloomingdale Rd,
Akron, NY 14001.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 18
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Leisuretimer's Residential Services Inc
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: rfrederick@people-inc.org
  • Phone: (716) 542-3030

Mariner Towers

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 290

Address :

186 Efner Street,
Buffalo, NY 14201.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 83
  • 2 Bedroom: 113
  • 3 Bedroom: 94
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Mariner Towers Associates LLC
  • Limited Dividend

Owner Contact:

  • Email: DOND@davidsonautonet.com
  • Phone: 315-337-1401

Jewish Federation Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 150

Address :

275 ESSJAY RD,
Buffalo, NY 14221.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 143
  • 2 Bedroom: 7
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Amherst Senior Housing LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Moshe@thecapitalrealty.com
  • Phone: 845-356-7773

Springbrook Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 62

Address :

109 North Buffalo Street,
Springville, NY 14141.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 50
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 8
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Springbrook IL LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: rklein@emmgmt.com
  • Phone: 718-434-9440

Princeton Court Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 144

Address :

165 Princeton AVE,
Buffalo, NY 14226.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 20
  • 1 Bedroom: 69
  • 2 Bedroom: 55
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Princeton Amherst Preservation LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: zack.simmons@related.com
  • Phone: 716-688-1234

The Claremount

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 74

Address :

10338 MAIN ST,
Clarence, NY 14031.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 70
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Claremount New York, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: fsinito@mhmltd.com
  • Phone: 216-520-1250

Sutton Place Apts

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 137

Address :

113 TRAVERS BLVD,
Buffalo, NY 14228.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 25
  • 2 Bedroom: 86
  • 3 Bedroom: 26
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Sutton Place of Amherst LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ryan@lincolnavecap.com
  • Phone: 424-222-8396

Parkside Houses

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 122

Address :

925 Robin RD,
Buffalo, NY 14228.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 28
  • 2 Bedroom: 56
  • 3 Bedroom: 34
  • 4 Bedroom: 4

Owner Name :

  • Parkside Amherst Preservation LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Phone: 716-688-1234

Touraine Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 104

Address :

274 Delaware AVE,
Buffalo, NY 14202.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 17
  • 1 Bedroom: 78
  • 2 Bedroom: 9
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Touraine Apts. Associates
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: rgoldstein@mmsgroup.com
  • Phone: 845-368-2400

Westchester Park Apts.

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 200

Address :

55 RALSTON AVE,
Buffalo, NY 14217.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 9
  • 1 Bedroom: 183
  • 2 Bedroom: 8
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Westchester Park Senior LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ejefferson@mjpeterson.com
  • Phone: 716-688-1234

Whitney Neighborhood

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 134

Address :

190 Carolina Street,
Buffalo, NY 14201.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 11
  • 1 Bedroom: 35
  • 2 Bedroom: 60
  • 3 Bedroom: 25
  • 4 Bedroom: 3

Owner Name :

  • BRIDGETON PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: joe@josephcarusolaw.com
  • Phone: 856-559-5000

Pilgrim Village

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 89

Address :

38 Holloway Blvd.,
Buffalo, NY 14209.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 60
  • 3 Bedroom: 29
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • SAA EVI MC Family LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: dalexander@ssadev.com
  • Phone: 786-802-5981

Bowen Manor

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 23

Address :

17 W Utica St # 25,
Buffalo, NY 14209.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 19
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Main BestHousing Development Fund Company, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: grizanti@wnyvhc.org

Burnie C Mccarley Gardens

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 149

Address :

818 MICHIGAN AVE,
Buffalo, NY 14203.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 27
  • 3 Bedroom: 94
  • 4 Bedroom: 28

Owner Name :

  • Oak-Michigan Housing Development Fund Company, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: sjbc@stjohnbaptistbuffalo.org
  • Phone: (716) 854-1251

1490 Meadows

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 24

Address :

1527 - 1537 JEFFERSON AVE,
Buffalo, NY 14208.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 22
  • 2 Bedroom: 2
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • JEFFERSON REALTY GROUP LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mo@eastsidebuffalo.com
  • Phone: (716) 826-5158

Advancing Independence

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 6

Address :

230 Mineral Springs Road,
Buffalo, NY 14210.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 4
  • 2 Bedroom: 2
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Advancing Independence, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Jennifer.Ball@aspirewny.org
  • Phone: (716) 505-5560

Ellicott Park Townhomes

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 150

Address :

10 DURHAM COURT,
Buffalo, NY 14204.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 33
  • 2 Bedroom: 34
  • 3 Bedroom: 83
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Morgan Ellicott Apartments LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: sreid@symphonymgmt.com
  • Phone: 716-668-3273 ext. 133

Geranium Housing

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 6

Address :

590 - 592 Amherst St,
Buffalo, NY 14207.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 4
  • 2 Bedroom: 2
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • GERANIUM HSG. CORP
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: rfrederick@people-inc.org
  • Phone: (716) 634-8132

Lincoln Street Housing

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 11

Address :

181 Lincoln Street,
Depew, NY 14043.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 8
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Lincoln St. Housing Corp.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: rfrederick@people-inc.org
  • Phone: 716-683-7100

Oxford Village Townhomes

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 313

Address :

42 Oxford Ave,
Buffalo, NY 14226.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 313
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • Oxford Amherst Preservation LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: tfowlston@mjpeterson.com
  • Phone: 716-688-1234

Millennium Place

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 9

Address :

5500 Sheridan Drive,
Buffalo, NY 14221.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 6
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • MILLENNIUM PLACE, INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Jennifer.Ball@aspirewny.org
  • Phone: (716) 505-5560

Cedargrove Heights

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 3

Address :

31 B-D Windwood Ct.,
Buffalo, NY 14225.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • THOMAS LEWIN
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: TLewin@roadrunner.com
  • Phone: (716)8394210

South Park Supportive Living

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Assisted Units: 9

Address :

1749 SOUTH PARK AVE,
Buffalo, NY 14220.
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Assisted Units by Size :

  • Studio: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 6
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Owner Name :

  • South Park Supportive Living Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Jennifer.Ball@aspirewny.org
  • Phone: 716-505-5560

What Is Section 8?

Section 8 is a government program that helps low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled pay for housing. It gives them vouchers that they can use to rent apartments or houses from private landlords. The amount of rent that the family pays depends on their income. The government pays the rest.

Public housing agencies (PHAs) are local organizations that help people find affordable housing. They get money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help people pay their rent.

Who is eligible for 2 Bedroom Section 8 House?

To be eligible for a Section 8 house:

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status.
  • In general, your family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for your county or metro area in New York. Some low-income families may qualify in limited cases.
  • If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, ask your housing agency in Erie, New York whether it gives a preference on its waiting list. You must still meet its income limits.

2 Bedroom Section 8 Housing Income Guidelines

HUD Income Limits for 2026

HUD publishes three tiers of income limits each year. They are based on the median income for your county or metro area and your household size:

  • 1. Extremely Low: generally the greater of 30% of area median income or the federal poverty level
  • 2. Very Low: 50% of area median income
  • 3. Low: 80% of area median income

Housing Choice Vouchers generally serve very low-income households, and at least 75% of the families a housing agency admits each year must be extremely low-income unless HUD approves a lower share. Low-income families may qualify only in limited cases.

Find the current limits for your area on HUD's income limits page, or ask your local housing agency.

How does Section 8 work?

Here is a step-by-step guide on how Section 8 works:

  • Contact your Erie County housing authority to find out if you are eligible for Section 8.
  • Complete an application and provide the required documentation.
  • You will be placed on a waiting list.

How to Apply for a 2 Bedroom Section 8 House in Erie, New York?

To apply for a 2 bedroom section 8 house for rent in Erie County, New York, you need to follow these steps:

1. Contact your local Housing Authority directly or visit their website to fill out an application.

2. Provide documentation of your income, citizenship or immigration status, and personal information. Make sure to have all the required documents ready before starting the application process.

3. Attend an interview with the Housing Authority. Once you submit your application, you will be scheduled for an interview with a housing specialist.

4. Wait for your application to be reviewed and approved. After your interview, your application will be reviewed by the Housing Authority. The review process can take several weeks or months depending on the demand for section 8 housing in the area.

5. Go through a home inspection. If your application is approved, a housing inspector will visit your home to ensure it meets the program's standards. The inspection will cover areas such as safety, cleanliness, and basic utilities.

6. Sign your lease and move in. Once your home passes the inspection, you will be able to sign your lease and move in. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month and following the rules outlined in your lease agreement.

Rent Payment for 2 Bedroom Apartment

As a tenant, you are responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month. This amount is determined based on your income and the rent amount for the property in Erie, New York.

The Housing Authority will provide rental assistance to cover the difference between your portion of the rent and the total rent amount.

You will need to sign a lease agreement that outlines your rent payment responsibilities, including the due date, late fees, and acceptable payment methods.

It is important to communicate with your landlord and the Housing Authority if you are unable to make a rent payment on time or if you have any questions or concerns about your rent payments.

Maintenance Responsibilities

As a tenant, you are responsible for keeping your 2 bedroom section 8 house in Erie, New York clean and in good condition.

You are responsible for reporting any necessary repairs to your landlord or property manager as soon as possible.

Your landlord or property manager is responsible for making necessary repairs and ensuring that the property meets the program's safety and habitability standards.

If you cause damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear, you may be responsible for paying for the repairs or damages.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is section 8 housing?

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

2. What is a housing voucher?

A housing choice voucher is provided by the federal government's major program to help very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

3. What is the most section 8 will pay?

It depends on your housing agency's payment standard, which is usually set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for your area. You typically pay about 30% of your adjusted monthly income. When you first move in, your share can't be more than 40% of adjusted monthly income if the rent is above the payment standard.

4. What is counted as income for Section 8?

HUD defines income to include:

  • The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
  • The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
  • Under HUD's 2023 income and asset rule, IRS-recognized retirement accounts such as a 401(k) generally do not count as assets, but payments you receive from them may count as income. Ask your housing agency how it applies this rule.

5. How to get Section 8 immediately?

Due to limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units, there is no guaranteed way to receive Section 8 immediately. The application process can be long and time consuming.

6. How long does it take to get a Section 8 voucher after the interview?

When a PHA in Erie County, New York issues a voucher, it gives the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family based on various factors.