Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elmira, NY
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elmira with roughly 1,749 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $290 to $407 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Elmira
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elmira
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragg Tower & Edward Flannery Apts. Public Housing | 334 | $357 | 30 mo |
| Hathorn Court LIHTC | 274 | — | — |
| Heritage Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 212 | $379 | — |
| Hoffman Plaza Public Housing | 144 | $400 | 7 mo |
| Riverview Apts PB Section 8 | 128 | $290 | — |
| Eastgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Libertad Elmira LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| St Joseph's Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| St. Joseph's Preservation LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Cds Elmira Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Chemung Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Reynolds Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Carpenter Apartments §202 Senior | 39 | $407 | — |
| St Patrick's Apts LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Lafrance Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Clemens Manor LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Gerard Block Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Miller Manor §811 | 12 | $347 | — |
| Mcniff Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elmira (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 212 | $379 | — |
| Riverview Apts PB Section 8 | 128 | $290 | — |
| Eastgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Libertad Elmira LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Cds Elmira Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Chemung Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Reynolds Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Lafrance Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Gerard Block Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Mcniff Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Elmira
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragg Tower & Edward Flannery Apts. Public Housing | 334 | $357 | 30 mo |
| Hoffman Plaza Public Housing | 144 | $400 | 7 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Elmira
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hathorn Court LIHTC | 274 | — | — |
| St Joseph's Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| St. Joseph's Preservation LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| St Patrick's Apts LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Clemens Manor LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Chemung County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chemung County: studio $949, 1-BR $978, 2-BR $1,283, 3-BR $1,606, 4-BR $1,713.
Full FMR table for Chemung County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elmira
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.