2024	Median Family Income	2024 Yearly Income Limit	2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income Limits		Category	1	2	3	4	5
Chemung County, NY	$76,300	Very Low Income (50%)	$29,250	$33,400	$37,600	$41,750	$45,100
Extremely Low Income (30%)	$17,550	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$36,580
Low Income (80%)	$46,800	$53,450	$60,150	$66,800	$72,150

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Elmira, NY

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Elmira, NY. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Elmira, NY Chemung County

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$905	Estimated $271.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$922	Estimated $276.60 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$1208	Estimated $362.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$1560	Estimated $468.00 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In Elmira, NY

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Clemens Manor

201 E Church St
Elmira, NY - 14901
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hathorn Court

472 Hathorn Ct
Elmira, NY - 14901
Total Apartment Units: 274
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 274
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 174
3 Bedroom apartments 64
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Mcniff Commons

401 Powell St
Elmira, NY - 14904
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
1 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Eastgate Apartments

150 Harriet St
Elmira, NY - 14901
Total Apartment Units: 102
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 102
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 66
Years In Service Since: 2007

Cds Elmira Senior Living

910 Maple Avenue
Elmira, NY - 14904
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 50
Years In Service Since: 2018
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Chemung Crossing

226-230 South Main Street
Elmira, NY - 14904
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
1 Bedroom apartments 33
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 8
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2019
Disabled Apartments: YES

Libertad Elmira

624 Baldwin Street
Elmira, NY - 14901
Total Apartment Units: 91
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 91
1 Bedroom apartments 61
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Elmira, NY

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Chemung County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Miller Manor

400-401 Powell St
Elmira, NY - 14904
Phone: 607-732-8284
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Carpenter Housing

551 East Church St
Elmira, NY - 14901
Phone: 607 732 7337
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Riverview Apartments

101 Harmon Street
Elmira, NY - 14904
Phone: 607 734 5309
Total Apartment Units: 128
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Heritage Park Apartments

801 E Water St
Elmira, NY - 14901
Phone: 607 732 3853
Total Apartment Units: 212
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Elmira, NY

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Chemung County Public Housing Authority.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Elmira, NY.