Carpenter Apartments §202 Senior Elmira, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carpenter Apartments is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Elmira, NY with 39 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $407/month on average.
39
total units
95%
occupancy
$407
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 E Church St, Elmira, NY 14901 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,047/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,047/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Carpenter Apartments
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 551 E Church St, Elmira; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$407/mo average here).
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- St Joseph's Apts LIHTC
- St. Joseph's Preservation LIHTC
- Cds Elmira Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Apts LIHTC | Elmira | 0.8 km |
| Clemens Manor LIHTC | Elmira | 0.8 km |
| Lafrance Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 1.1 km |
| Miller Manor §811 | Elmira | 1.1 km |
| Mcniff Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 1.1 km |
| Chemung Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 1.4 km |
| Villa Serene Apartments PB Section 8 | Elmira Heights | 4.7 km |
| Park Terrace Congregate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pine City | 5.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carpenter Apartments have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Carpenter Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $407/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Carpenter Apartments?
Contact the management office at 551 E Church St in Elmira. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.