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There are 201 low-income apartments in Hamburg that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Hamburg, New York can range from $538 to $728 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 436 low-income homes in Hamburg where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Hamburg, New York
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Rental Assistance Corporation of Buffalo | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Hamburg, New York Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Hamburg, New York
Hamburg features 436 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Hamburg, New York
There are 201 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Hamburg.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Hamburg, New York
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Hamburg landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Hamburg.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Hamburg, New York for a two-bedroom apartment is between $962 and $1,176.
2023 Hamburg, New York Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg, New York Fair Market Rent | $869 | $908 | $1,069 | $1,309 | $1,470 |
| Hamburg, New York Payment Standard Range | $782 to $956 | $817 to $999 | $962 to $1,176 | $1,178 to $1,440 | $1,323 to $1,617 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Hamburg, NY Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 637 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 436 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
Hamburg is a city in Erie County, New York with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in Hamburg are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Hamburg
The median gross income for households in Hamburg is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In Hamburg
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Hamburg, the AMI is calculated from all households within Erie County.
In Hamburg, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $93,900
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Hamburg
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Hamburg
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Hamburg AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,500 | $22,300 | $25,100 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Hamburg AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,500 | $37,150 | $41,800 | $46,400 | $50,150 | $53,850 | $57,550 | $61,250 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Hamburg AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$52,000 | $59,400 | $66,850 | $74,250 | $80,200 | $86,150 | $92,100 | $98,050 |
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