Mcniff Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Elmira, NY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Mcniff Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Elmira, NY with 11 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

11
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address401 Powell St, Elmira, NY 14904 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units11
Placed in service2006

How to apply at Mcniff Commons

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 401 Powell St, Elmira; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Elmira

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Chemung Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8Elmira0.8 km
Reynolds Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Elmira1.1 km
Carpenter Apartments §202 SeniorElmira1.1 km
Gerard Block Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Elmira1.1 km
St Patrick's Apts LIHTCElmira1.4 km
Clemens Manor LIHTCElmira1.4 km
Park Terrace Congregate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Pine City4.2 km

← All subsidized housing in Elmira

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Mcniff Commons 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 Mcniff Commons?
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 Mcniff Commons?
Contact the management office at 401 Powell 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.