Founders Way LIHTCPB Section 8 Ithaca, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Founders Way is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Ithaca, NY with 75 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 320 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 60 |
| Placed in service | 2022 |
How to apply at Founders Way
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 320 W Buffalo St, Ithaca; 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.
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- Conifer Village at Ithaca Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Linderman Creek Ii Apts LIHTC
- The Overlook at West Hill I LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Overlook at West Hill Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- West End Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Special Needs Sro LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ithaca | 1.4 km |
| Stone Quarry Apartments Ithaca LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ithaca | 1.4 km |
| Cedar Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ithaca | 1.7 km |
| Cayuga Flats LIHTC | Ithaca | 1.7 km |
| Linderman Creek Apts LIHTC | Ithaca | 2.8 km |
| Marketview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ithaca | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Founders Way have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Founders Way?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Founders Way?
Contact the management office at 320 W Buffalo St in Ithaca. 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.