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Three Niagara County affordable housing developments will share $57 million in state funding to preserve and improve residential communities across the county. According to reporting from Niagara Gazette, published early January 2026, the projects are part of Governor Kathy Hochul's $25 billion five-year Housing Plan—an ambitious initiative creating or preserving 100,000 affordable homes statewide. Niagara County's three projects will benefit over 187 households while contributing to broader statewide goals to create more than 6,600 affordable, sustainable, and supportive homes across New York.
The $57 million Niagara County allocation supports three distinct housing preservation and improvement projects across the county:
The flagship project receives $49 million to preserve and improve Jordan Gardens, a 100-unit Niagara Falls Housing Authority development. The investment will provide significant benefits to the residents and community:
Jordan Gardens serves as a critical affordable housing resource in Niagara Falls, providing stable housing for households earning up to 80% of Area Median Income. The $49 million investment—representing 86% of Niagara County's total award—demonstrates state commitment to preserving this major asset.
Meadowbrooke Apartments in the Town of Newfane receives $3 million for preservation and improvement of this 26-unit development:
Walden Park Apartments, located in the City of Lockport, receives $5 million to preserve and improve a specialized senior housing community:
The Niagara County $57 million award is part of a much larger $2 billion state initiative creating or preserving more than 6,600 affordable, supportive, sustainable, and modern homes across New York State. This broader statewide program represents the scale of New York's commitment to addressing housing affordability across all regions.
When combined with private sector resources and additional funding sources, the statewide projects are expected to generate more than $3.5 billion in total investment across the state—demonstrating how public subsidies leverage private capital for maximum housing impact.
The three Niagara County projects exemplify Governor Kathy Hochul's broader $25 billion five-year Housing Plan. This comprehensive initiative aims to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York State—representing an unprecedented state investment in housing accessibility and community stability.
"These investments reflect my commitment to creating quality, modern homes that enrich communities and are making New York more affordable for a wide array of households, including families and seniors," Governor Hochul stated. "By coupling State financing tools with private resources, we are generating more than $3 billion in overall investment that will improve neighborhoods, reduce energy costs and provide thousands of affordable housing options across every region of the State."
All three Niagara County projects, as with all statewide award recipients, will meet high sustainability standards including:
These green improvements directly benefit residents through lower utility costs while advancing New York's goal to decrease emissions 85% by 2050 across all sectors.
The three Niagara County projects serve households at different affordability tiers:
This tiered approach ensures housing preservation serves the broadest spectrum of affordable housing needs—from working families to fixed-income seniors.
Affordable housing preservation is essential in Niagara County. Rather than allowing aging housing stock to deteriorate, the $57 million investment maintains existing communities, upgrades infrastructure, and improves resident quality of life. For low-income families and seniors on fixed incomes, stable, affordable housing is foundational to economic security.
When housing remains stable and affordable, households can allocate limited resources to other necessities—healthcare, education, food security, transportation. Housing stability enables families to build wealth, secure employment, and invest in community stability.
Projects like Jordan Gardens' new community center and playground demonstrate how preservation funding extends beyond building repair. New community spaces strengthen neighborhood bonds, support resident wellbeing, and create environments where families thrive.
The $57 million state investment catalyzes additional private and philanthropic investment. Developers like Beacon Communities, MM Development Advisors, and others commit to long-term property stewardship because state funding de-risks preservation projects and ensures affordability compliance.
Property preservation and improvement projects generate construction employment, contractor opportunities, and ongoing property management jobs—contributing to Niagara County's broader economic development.
The three Niagara County projects will move into active phases during 2026:
Niagara County's three projects are among hundreds of properties receiving 2026 funding from the $25 billion state plan. Together, statewide projects will create or preserve 100,000 homes by 2029—fundamentally reshaping housing accessibility across New York.
Industry Insight: Westside Construction Group brings extensive experience managing affordable housing preservation, adaptive reuse, and property improvements across Upstate New York. From housing authority partnerships to community housing development, WCG delivers quality results on complex preservation projects while maintaining resident continuity and community focus. For your affordable housing project: (585) 440-0304 or www.buildwcg.com
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