Port Watson LIHTCPublic Housing Cortland, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Port Watson is a Public Housing community in Cortland, NY with 237 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $372/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
237
total units
94%
occupancy
$372
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 Port Watson St, Cortland, NY 13045 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,503/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,649/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Port Watson
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 51 Port Watson St, Cortland; 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 (~$372/mo average here).
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- Cortland Crown Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Pines Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Homer | 3.3 km |
| Ellis Pines Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Homer | 3.3 km |
| Cortland Public Housing | Homer | 4.4 km |
| Cortland Public Housing | Homer | 4.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cortland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Port Watson have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Port Watson?
Residents report average rents near $372/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 Port Watson?
Contact the management office at 51 Port Watson St in Cortland. 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.