PROGRAM: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

Rental subsidy program funded by the federal department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Assists families with paying a portion of their rent, which is based on the families' income.

Helps provide low to moderate income families with a choice of decent, safe, and affordable housing.

Provides a Family Self-Sufficiency component which works to empower clients to improve their economic situation.

Provide a home ownership option to participants who qualify.

There is a waiting list

COI has administered the Section 8 Program since 1976

Original 100 units of subsidy has grown to 879 units in Chautauqua County

Program brings in approximately 3 million federal dollars to Chautauqua County each year

 

Site Locations:

Chautauqua Connections North	Laughlin Community Action Center
10825 Bennett Road	402 Chandler St
Dunkirk, New York 14048	Jamestown, New York  14701
Phone: (716) 366-8176	Phone: (716) 661-9430
Fax: (716) 366-4502	Fax: (716) 661-9436

Email: section8@chautauquaopportunities.com

Days and Hours of Service:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday                         Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM                                            8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Division of Housing & Community Renewal: http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: http://www.hud.gov