Cortland Public Housing Homer, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cortland is a Public Housing community in Homer, NY with 140 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $509/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
140
total units
94%
occupancy
$509
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 River St, Homer, NY 13077 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,507/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,611/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at Cortland
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 17 River St, Homer; 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 (~$509/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Homer
- Ellis Pines Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cortland | 3.4 km |
| Riverview Apartments, Cortland LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cortland | 3.4 km |
| Grace Brown House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cortland | 3.4 km |
| Port Watson LIHTCPublic Housing | Cortland | 4.4 km |
| Pomeroy School Renovation LIHTC | Cortland | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Homer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cortland have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Cortland?
Residents report average rents near $509/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 Cortland?
Contact the management office at 17 River St in Homer. 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.