How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 14012?

For ZIP 14012 in Niagara County, NY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 14012?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14012, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,460. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 14012?

Vouchers for Niagara County are administered by City of Niagara Falls, Lockport Housing Authority, Niagara Falls Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14012 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 14012

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14012 in Niagara County, New York: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in New York.

Studio

$860

1 BR

$890

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,290

4 BR

$1,460

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 14012 at $1,070 is $273 lower than the Niagara County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,343. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 14012?

No. New York law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 14012. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

NY Human Rights Law §296(5)

NY State Human Rights Law prohibits housing discrimination based on lawful source of income statewide (added by 2019 amendment). Enforcement by NYS Division of Human Rights. Post-Commons West (2024) enforcement in some counties is murky — see county-level notes.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Niagara County

City of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls · PHA code NY404
981 Section 8 units
Lockport Housing Authority
Lockport · PHA code NY070
192 Section 8 units
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
Niagara Falls · PHA code NY011
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14012 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 14012?: For ZIP 14012 in Niagara County, NY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 14012?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14012, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,460. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 14012?: Vouchers for Niagara County are administered by City of Niagara Falls, Lockport Housing Authority, Niagara Falls Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14012 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Niagara County overview All of New York

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 14012 maps to Niagara County, NY · FIPS 36063. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.