Hoffman Plaza Public Housing Elmira, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hoffman Plaza is a Public Housing community in Elmira, NY with 144 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $400/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
144
total units
86%
occupancy
$400
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 727 Reservoir St Apt, Elmira, NY 14905 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,810/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,238/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Hoffman Plaza
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 727 Reservoir St Apt, 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 (~$400/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Elmira
- Bragg Tower & Edward Flannery Apts. Public Housing
- Hathorn Court LIHTC
- Heritage Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Riverview Apts PB Section 8
- Eastgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Libertad Elmira LIHTCPB Section 8
- St Joseph's Apts LIHTC
- St. Joseph's Preservation LIHTC
- Cds Elmira Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chemung Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Apts LIHTC | Elmira | 2 km |
| Clemens Manor LIHTC | Elmira | 2 km |
| Reynolds Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 2.8 km |
| Carpenter Apartments §202 Senior | Elmira | 2.8 km |
| Gerard Block Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 2.8 km |
| Villa Serene Apartments PB Section 8 | Elmira Heights | 3.4 km |
| Lafrance Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elmira | 3.4 km |
| Miller Manor §811 | Elmira | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elmira
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hoffman Plaza 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 Hoffman Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $400/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 Hoffman Plaza?
Contact the management office at 727 Reservoir St Apt 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.