Lockport Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Lockport, New York.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Lockport, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 2, 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom; Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 1-Bedroom, Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Lockport, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Lockport Housing Authority (LHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Pre-applications are being accepted since at least July, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Open and print the paper pre-application online. Select the "Applications can be downloaded HERE" link in the How to Apply section.
  2. Pick up an application at the LHA office, located at 301 Michigan Street, Lockport, NY.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be returned to the Lockport Housing Authority office at the address above.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • A single person who is elderly or disabled
  • Families with dependent children

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: 2, 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom; Family Public Housing Waiting List

The Lockport Housing Authority (LHA) waiting list for 2, 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom, Family Public Housing apartments at Beacon Heights Apartments, David Woody Apartments, and Gabriel Drive Apartments is currently open. Pre-applications are being accepted since at least July, 2019, until further notice.

  • Beacon Heights Apartments is located at 311-333 Michigan Street, Lockport, New York, 14094.
    • 2 and 3-Bedroom units.
  • David Woody Apartments is located at 260-268 Garden Street, Lockport, New York, 14094.
    • 2, 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom units.
  • Gabriel Drive Apartments is located at 2-98 Gabriel Drive, Lockport, New York, 14094.
    • 2 and 3-Bedroom units.

To apply during the opening period, download and print the paper pre-application online. Select the "Family Unit Application" link under the Quick Links section.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be returned to the LHA main office, located at 301 Michigan St, PO Box 344, Lockport, NY 14095 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Displacement due to Domestic Violence
    • Documentation Required: Order of Protection, Police Report, or Verification from a Domestic Violence Shelter
  • Involuntary Displacement
    • Documentation Required: Condemnation letter from Code Enforcement or verification of a natural disaster
  • Homelessness
    • Documentation Required: Verification from housing services agency

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: 1-Bedroom, Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Lockport Housing Authority (LHA) waiting list for 1-Bedroom, Senior and Disabled Public Housing apartments at Autumn Gardens Apartments, Willow Gardens Apartments, and The Spires is currently open. Pre-applications are being accepted since at least July 2019, until further notice.

  • Autumn Gardens Apartments is located at 788-828 East High Street, Lockport, NY 14094.
  • Willow Gardens Apartments is located at 284-288 Willow Street, Lockport, NY 14094.
  • The Spires is located at 45 Ontario Street,  Lockport, NY 14094.

To apply during the opening period, download and print the paper pre-application online. Select the "One-bedroom Application" link under the Quick Links section.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be returned to the LHA main office, located at 301 Michigan St, PO Box 344, Lockport, NY 14095 between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm ET.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Displacement due to Domestic Violence
    • Documentation Required: Order of Protection, Police Report, or Verification from a Domestic Violence Shelter
  • Involuntary Displacement
    • Documentation Required: Condemnation letter from Code Enforcement or verification of a natural disaster
  • Homelessness
    • Documentation Required: Verification from housing services agency

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

About The Agency

Lockport Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 540 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

301 Michigan Street, Lockport, NY

Visit Website(716) 434-0001

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Lockport Housing Authority?

Lockport Housing Authority serves 497 low-income households. The agency manages 192 Housing Choice Vouchers and 334 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Lockport Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 67 percent of households served by Lockport Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 91 percent of Lockport Housing Authority households.

How many Lockport Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 134 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Lockport Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Lockport Housing Authority?

There are 362 female-headed renter households living in Lockport Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Lockport Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Lockport Housing Authority renters?

Black 114
Native American 5
Asian-Pacific Islander 5
White 333
Hispanic 45

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Lockport Housing Authority?

There are 198 households headed by seniors served by the Lockport Housing Authority. Senior households are 40% of households in Lockport Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Lockport Housing Authority housing?

There are 164 persons with disabilities living in Lockport Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 33% of households served by the Lockport Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Lockport Housing Authority?

The Lockport Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Lockport Housing Authority

David Woody Beacon Heights Gabriel Drive

268 Garden St, Lockport, New York 14094

Willow Gardens and Autumn Gardens

284 Willow St, Lockport, New York 14094

Spires

45 Ontario St, Lockport, New York 14094