How many low income apartments are in Cortland, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Cortland with approximately 522 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cortland?

Tenant-paid rents in Cortland's assisted buildings typically range from about $256 to $412 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Cortland?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Cortland?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cortland County: about $960/mo for one-bedroom and $1,198/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cortland, NY

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cortland with roughly 522 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $256 to $412 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

522

subsidized units

$334

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cortland

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cortland

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Port Watson LIHTCPublic Housing	237	$372	4 mo
Friendship House LIHTCPB Section 8	100	$412	—
Northcliffe Apartments PB Section 8	58	$256	—
Riverview Apartments, Cortland LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—
Pomeroy School Renovation LIHTC	33	—	—
Cortland Crown Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Grace Brown House LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cortland (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Friendship House LIHTCPB Section 8	100	$412	—
Northcliffe Apartments PB Section 8	58	$256	—
Riverview Apartments, Cortland LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—
Cortland Crown Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Grace Brown House LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—

Public housing developments in Cortland

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Port Watson LIHTCPublic Housing	237	$372	4 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cortland

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Port Watson LIHTCPublic Housing	237	$372	4 mo
Pomeroy School Renovation LIHTC	33	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Cortland County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cortland County: studio $954, 1-BR $960, 2-BR $1,198, 3-BR $1,510, 4-BR $2,010.

Full FMR table for Cortland County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cortland

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.