Titus Towers Public Housing Ithaca, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Titus Towers is a Public Housing community in Ithaca, NY with 235 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $438/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
235
total units
83%
occupancy
$438
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,607/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,782/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Titus Towers
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 800 S Plain 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 (~$438/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Quarry Apartments Ithaca LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ithaca | 0.8 km |
| Breckenridge Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ithaca | 1.1 km |
| Cedar Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ithaca | 2 km |
| Cayuga Flats LIHTC | Ithaca | 2 km |
| Ithaca Special Needs Sro LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ithaca | 2.4 km |
| Linderman Creek Apts LIHTC | Ithaca | 3.4 km |
| Marketview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ithaca | 4.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Titus Towers 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 Titus Towers?
Residents report average rents near $438/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 Titus Towers?
Contact the management office at 800 S Plain 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.