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Opening / first-lease date: first lease-up recorded as July 1, 2025 (Governor Hochul announces Perry Homes I in Buffalo welcomes first residents). Date is the governor's announcement (July 1, 2025), so first move-ins occurred on or shortly before. Phase I of redevelopment of Commodore Perry Homes (originally built 1930s).
BMHA release: applications open, lottery Aug 15, 2025, move-ins into 2026 when all Phase I units are completed.[1]
State release with 405 units, $254 million financing, amenities and first residents.[1]
Groundbreaking coverage with Commodore Perry Tenants Council president quoted; first units expected August 2025.[1]
Start of construction announcement; $254 million, 405 apartments, 27 buildings.[1]
405 affordable apartments in 27 buildings
“When complete, Phase I will consist of 405 affordable apartments in 27 newly constructed buildings”
Demolition April 2024; first residents July 2025; all units completed into 2026
“a cycle of move-ins will continue throughout 2025 and into 2026, when all the units in Phase I are completed.”
Phase I leasing and move-ins under way since July 2025; remaining Phase I units due into 2026; Phase II planned
“The first residents will move into their new homes this summer, and a cycle of move-ins will continue throughout 2025 and into 2026, when all the units in Phase I are completed.”
Groundbreaking: start of construction announced
“Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on the redevelopment of the Commodore Perry Homes”
First residents move into Phase I
“Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Phase I of Perry Homes in Buffalo’s First Ward has welcomed its first residents.”
Lottery for the 121 non-subsidized units
“A live streamed lottery will take place on August 15, 2025.”
All Phase I units completed (move-ins continue into 2026); completion not yet confirmed
“a cycle of move-ins will continue throughout 2025 and into 2026, when all the units in Phase I are completed.”
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Opening date: first lease-up July 1, 2025. Source: Governor Hochul announces Perry Homes I in Buffalo welcomes first residents. Operator listing and program documents were last reviewed October 10, 2026.
Direct all leasing inquiries to Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority: perryhomes@bmhahousing.com, 716-855-6711 ext. 100 or 101. Leasing does not establish completion of every planned phase. Leasing phone: 716.855.6711.
Dollar rents were not verified in the project-specific sources checked. Income limits do not establish a fixed monthly rent. Consult the linked property leasing information.
