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Section 8 waitlist: Closed

Public housing: Open

BMHA says it expects to reopen Section 8 applications sometime in 2026; openings will be advertised through local media and BMHA social accounts.

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111 subsidized & affordable buildings

These buildings have federal rent subsidies attached to the unit — you apply to the building directly and pay about 30% of your income. Most keep their own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's voucher list. Tax-credit buildings are different: their rents are capped based on area income, not set at 30% of your income — contact the management office for current rents.

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About Section 8 in Buffalo

BMHA serves the city of Buffalo, operating public housing communities — such as Kenfield Homes, Commodore Perry Homes, Langfield Homes, and Shaffer Village — along with the Housing Choice Voucher program. Rent in BMHA public housing is income-based, set at roughly 30% of adjusted household income.

Waitlist Overview

BMHA maintains waitlists for public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program, applied for through bmhahousing.com. Waitlists open and close periodically depending on availability and funding. Check current status with BMHA before applying, and never pay to apply.

Source of Income Protections

New York protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide. Under the New York State Human Rights Law (Executive Law §§ 292 and 296), as amended by the Lawful Source of Income Non-Discrimination Act of 2019, landlords generally may not refuse to rent to you simply because you would pay with a Housing Choice Voucher or other lawful assistance such as Social Security, public assistance, or child support. If a landlord rejects your voucher, you may have a right to file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights.

How to Apply in Buffalo

Apply through the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) at bmhahousing.com when waitlists are open. Rent is based on income (about 30% of adjusted household income); eligibility is generally limited to households at or below local income limits. Call BMHA at (716) 855-6711 for current waitlist information. Applications are free — never pay to apply.

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