NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — When Dorothy West learned the City of Niagara Falls’ Section 8 housing waitlist was closed, she said she immediately thought of the families she sees struggling every day, including herself.
“I’ve lived here my whole life,” West said. “I love the people here, and I watch the struggles. I know how hard it is to live in the City of Niagara Falls.”
West contacted 7 News after finding out the city is no longer accepting new applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, commonly known as Section 8. The program helps low-income families afford private-market rentals, but with the waitlist closed and no timeline to reopen, many residents say they have nowhere to turn…