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Bmr #3 — Income-Restricted Housing in Buffalo, NY 14213

491 Connecticut St, Buffalo, NY 14213

Section 8

188 units · 187 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR

Leasing office: (716) 881-2233Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (716) 881-2233 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1976
Bedrooms
74 1 bedroom · 62 2 bedrooms · 29 3 bedrooms · 22 4+ bedrooms
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 93/100 (Sep 2024) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 14213

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,420/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$56,800/yr
Renters in 14213 paying 30% or more of income on rent
53%

Income limits (2026)

Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area · median family income $101,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$21,350$35,550$56,850
2$24,400$40,600$65,000
3$27,450$45,700$73,100
4$33,000$50,750$81,200
5$38,680$54,850$87,700
6$44,360$58,900$94,200
7$50,040$62,950$100,700
8$55,720$67,000$107,200

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size14213Wider area
Studio$1,180$1,178
1 bedroom$1,200$1,203
2 bedrooms$1,420$1,423
3 bedrooms$1,730$1,732
4 bedrooms$1,970$1,977

Wider area = Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,200 (14204) to $1,600 (14216).

Census figures for 14213 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,100. Median household income $53,870. 61% of homes are rented. 53% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 14213's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 14213

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Bmr #3?

Call (716) 881-2233 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Bmr #3 in Buffalo, NY 14213. These records do not show openings.

Is Bmr #3 Section 8 housing?

Bmr #3 is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Bmr #3?

Public records list 188 units at Bmr #3 in Buffalo, NY 14213. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Bmr #3?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 14213 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Bmr #3?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Bmr #3 in Buffalo, NY 14213. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Buffalo, NY 14213?

Most income-restricted buildings in Buffalo, NY 14213 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $35,550, and $50,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($56,850 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Buffalo, NY 14213?

For many programs in Buffalo, NY 14213, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,550 a year for 1 person and $50,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $56,850 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Buffalo, NY 14213?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Buffalo, NY 14213, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Buffalo, NY 14213 is $1,420 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Bmr #3 take Section 8 vouchers?

Bmr #3 is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.