Geranium Housing — Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities in Buffalo

590 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY, 14207

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 6 units · Managed by People Inc.

About this apartment

Geranium Housing is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities building at 590 Amherst St, Buffalo with 6 apartments (6 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 585-441-9300.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Geranium Housing

Geranium Housing is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities property at 590 Amherst St, Buffalo 14207. It has 6 apartments, 6 of which are subsidized (4 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves very low-income adults with a disability who meet HUD income limits for the New York area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 585-441-9300 (managed by People Inc.) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

New York State Human Rights Law (Executive Law §§ 292 and 296), as amended by the Lawful Source of Income Non-Discrimination Act of 2019, prohibits source-of-income discrimination statewide, expressly including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and other public and housing assistance

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Buffalo page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Buffalo.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.