Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ithaca, NY
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ithaca with roughly 1,436 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $438 to $438 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ithaca
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Towers Public Housing | 235 | $438 | 11 mo |
| West Village Apts LIHTC | 229 | — | — |
| Ithaca Arthaus LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Ellis Hollow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Founders Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Conifer Village at Ithaca Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Linderman Creek Ii Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| The Overlook at West Hill I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Overlook at West Hill Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| West End Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Linderman Creek Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Marketview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Breckenridge Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Cedar Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Ithaca Special Needs Sro LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Stone Quarry Apartments Ithaca LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Cayuga Flats LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ithaca (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Arthaus LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Ellis Hollow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Founders Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Conifer Village at Ithaca Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| The Overlook at West Hill I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Overlook at West Hill Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| West End Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Marketview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Breckenridge Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Cedar Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Ithaca Special Needs Sro LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Stone Quarry Apartments Ithaca LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Ithaca
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Towers Public Housing | 235 | $438 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ithaca
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Village Apts LIHTC | 229 | — | — |
| Linderman Creek Ii Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Linderman Creek Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Cayuga Flats LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Tompkins County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Tompkins County: studio $1,263, 1-BR $1,466, 2-BR $1,753, 3-BR $2,102, 4-BR $2,624.
Full FMR table for Tompkins County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ithaca
- 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
- Trumansburg, NY
- New York, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Staten Island, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Yonkers, NY
- Albany, NY
- Far Rockaway, NY
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.