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Dunkirk Housing Authority

15 N Main St, Dunkirk, NY, 14048 · ~233 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Dunkirk, NY (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Dunkirk Housing Authority served 224 households across 233 units (96% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $19,302, and pays an average of $406 per month toward rent.

Households served
224 of 233 units
Avg. household income
$19,302
Avg. rent paid by household
$406
Avg. household size
2.1 people
Households with children
38%
Head of household 62+
35%
Head of household with a disability
38%
Avg. wait to move in
6 months

Unit mix: 54% 1-bedroom, 18% 2-bedroom, 29% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 2 developments with an average score of 97 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
JOSEPH STEGER APTS.Dunkirk99 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
BELL TOWERDunkirk95 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Dunkirk Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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