Voucher-Friendly Housing 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.

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.

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.

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.