Phone: (585) 344-1888  Office Hours: M-F, 9AM-12PM and 2PM-4PM

About Us

Our Mission

The Batavia Housing Authority is committed to delivering quality, affordable housing where residents can live and thrive in a comfortable, safe and vibrant housing community.

The Batavia Housing Authority was formed in 1965 to provide affordable and safe housing to low income residents in the City of Batavia.

With assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Batavia Housing Authority is able to offer subsidized rent to low income families, elderly, and people living with disabilities.  An application is required and prospective residents must meet the requirement of the BHA Admissions policy (link to ACOP), including financial and criminal background checks. To apply please call our office at (585) 344-1888 or visit us at 400 East Main Street in Batavia during our office hours.

Our three family apartment complexes (on South Main Street, Edward Street, and MacArthur Drive) are townhouse style apartments for households of three or more people.  Our 400 Towers facility is for seniors (age 62 or over) or people living with disabilities. If you haven’t yet, please check out the 3D tours and pictures on our Family Sites and 400 Towers pages.

Eligibility Requirements

 

FY 2024 Persons in Family
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Income Limit $51,600 $59,000 $66,350 $73,700 $79,600 $85,500 $91,400 $97,300

400 Towers:

$490 for a studio apartment (63 apartments)
$540 for a smaller 1-bedroom apartment (22 apartments)
$590 for a larger 1-bedroom apartment (58 apartments)
$675 for a 2-bedroom apartment (5 apartments)

*All 400 Towers units include cable and utilities!

Family Units:

$612 for a 3-bedroom apartment (31 apartments)
$653 for a 4-bedroom apartment (18 apartments)

Frequently Asked Questions

For questions about Section 8, who do I contact?

For information about Section 8, please call (585) 343-3861 or click HERE. PathStone runs the Section 8 program in Genesee County.

How do I apply?

Stop in and visit us at 400 Towers to pick up an application or call us and we can mail you an application. We do not email applications at this time.

Am I qualified?

All households must be low-income (see chart above for annual amounts). 400 Towers is designated for seniors and people living with disabilities (must be currently receiving social security).

Where are the apartments located?

The BHA has 197 rentable apartments in the City of Batavia. The family apartments are located at 193 South Main Street, 4 MacArthur Drive and 15 Edwards Street. Apartment assignments for families will be based on availability. The senior/disabled apartments are all at 400 Towers, located at 400 East Main Street.

Do you have any Two Bedroom apartments?

BHA has five two bedroom apartments at 400 Towers and none at the Family Units. Senior or disabled households with two, three or four people are eligible to apply.

How long is the waitlist?

The BHA has a Genesee County preference as well as different waitlists for different size apartments. Wait time is always at least a few months and usually longer.

Does BHA provide emergency housing?

No. BHA only provides permanent housing for qualified applicants.

Can I bring my pet?

Yes! Two small pets (under 20 pounds) are allowed per household.

How much is rent?

Rent is either based on your income and calculated at 30% of your gross income (amount before taxes or deductions), or you may choose flat rent (see above).

Is smoking allowed?

Smoking is allowed on the property, but not inside any building or apartment, and at least 25 feet from the building. Due to federal regulations, consuming or possessing marijuana is prohibited on all BHA properties.

What utilities are included?

BHA pays for water and garbage at the Family Units and pays for water, gas, electric, garbage and cable at 400 Towers.

Does BHA provide emergency maintenance support?

Yes! The Emergency Maintenance phone number is (585) 344-1908.

Administrative Staff

Nathan Varland

Executive Director

(585) 344-1888 Ext. 15
nvarland@bataviahousing.org

Jaden Ohlson

Housing Property Manager

(585) 344-1888 Ext. 12
johlson@bataviahousing.org

Abby Ball

Leasing Coordinator

(585) 344-1888 Ext. 10
aball@bataviahousing.org

Lynn Norton

Case Manager

(585) 344-1888 Ext. 13
lnorton@bataviahousing.org

Maintenance Staff:

Greg Merrill

Supervisor of Building and Grounds

(585) 344-1888 Ext. 14
gmerrill@bataviahousing.org

Steve Spink

Building Maintenance Mechanic

Caleb Burkett

Building Maintenance Mechanic

Dean Leffel

Building Maintenance Mechanic PT

Michael DeJaneiro

Building Maintenance Worker

Julius Ohlson

Building Maintenance Worker

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