How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 14222?

For ZIP 14222 in Erie County, NY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,520 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,370 to $1,670 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 14222?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14222, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,290, 2-bedroom $1,520, 3-bedroom $1,860, 4-bedroom $2,120. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 14222?

Vouchers for Erie County are administered by Town of Amherst, City of Buffalo, City of North Tonawanda. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14222 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 14222

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14222 in Erie 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

$1,250

1 BR

$1,290

2 BR

$1,520

3 BR

$1,860

4 BR

$2,120

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%)

$1,370

FMR (100%)

$1,520

High (110%)

$1,670

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 14222 at $1,520 is $177 higher than the Erie County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,343. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 14222?

No. New York law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 14222. 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 Erie County

Town of Amherst
Buffalo · PHA code NY091
5,695 Section 8 units
City of Buffalo
Buffalo · PHA code NY409
5,329 Section 8 units
City of North Tonawanda
Buffalo · PHA code NY405
674 Section 8 units
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority
Buffalo · PHA code NY002
617 Section 8 units
Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority
Buffalo · PHA code NY449
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14222 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 14222?: For ZIP 14222 in Erie County, NY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,520 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,370 to $1,670 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 14222?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14222, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,290, 2-bedroom $1,520, 3-bedroom $1,860, 4-bedroom $2,120. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 14222?: Vouchers for Erie County are administered by Town of Amherst, City of Buffalo, City of North Tonawanda. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14222 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Erie County overview All of New York

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 14222 maps to Erie County, NY · FIPS 36029. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.