The Public Housing Department of the Ithaca Housing Authority strives to assist families and individuals to obtain safe, clean and affordable housing in accordance with Federal HUD guidelines. Families and individuals seeking a clean and safe environment and willing to help preserve the mission of Ithaca Housing Authority are encouraged to apply.  An application may be obtained by calling (607) 273-8629 or feel free to visit the office between 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM.

IHA owns and maintains the following 341 public housing properties as listed below: Titus Towers I consists of 165 single dwelling units for the elderly located at 800 South Plain Street , Ithaca. Titus Towers II consists of 70 single dwelling units for the elderly located at 798 South Plain Street , Ithaca. Northside is comprised of eleven 2-bedroom, thirty-three 3-bedroom, and twenty-six 4-bedroom units located at 510-530 Madison Street , 107-141 Fifth Street , 503-621 Hancock Street , 202-311 Fourth Street , 216-312 Third Street , and 118-130 Morris Avenue , Ithaca . Overlook Terrace is comprised of four 3-bedroom, and six 2-bedroom apartments located at 410-412 Hector Street , Ithaca . Southview is comprised of eight 2-bedroom, sixteen 3-bedroom, and two 5-bedroom apartments located at 410-412 Plain Street and Center Street , Ithaca .  Amenities included are on site laundry facilities, assigned parking spaces, garbage dumpsters and 24 hour on call maintenance.  Click on Images to view our properties. General Information The Low Rent Public Housing Program of the Ithaca Housing Authority maintains 235 units of housing developed for senior residents located in two buildings, 106 family housing units scattered throughout the city of Ithaca.  The staff working to meet your affordable housing needs includes two Housing Managers, four building maintenance mechanics, two maintenance men, one laborer and a Tenant Services Coordinator.  We hope you will view us as your partner in successful living during your stay as one of our residents. Senior housing includes 223 one bedroom apartments and 12 handicap accesible one bedroom units.  A single bedroom unit contains approximately 550 square feet of living space.  Floor plans are available upon request.  Although not all buildings are designed the same, they generally feature:                                  Senior Buildings A centrally located community room with a fully equipped kitchen Laundry facilities Intercom systems Key Fob Security System Assigned Parking Spaces Storage space Tubs and/or showers Fire suppression sprinkler systems Emergency lighting systems Doors with peep holes Emergency assist alarms Cable TV hookups Refuse Rooms on each floor Chapel Activities Room Library Hair Salon 14th Floor Observation Room TV Room Conference Room 24 Hour on call Maintenance                             Family Site Buildings A centrally located community room with a fully equipped kitchen Laundry Facilities Tubs and Showers Doors with peep holes Cable TV Hookup Garbage Dumpsters Recycle bins Off Street Parking, Assigned Spaces 503 Building intercom system 24 Hour on call maintenance The Housing Authority furnishes: Appliances Some window treatments Common area furniture Carpeted and/or tile floor Families are housed in accordance with the Authority's occupancy standards in two, three, four, or five bedroom units. Applicant Screening The Ithaca Housing Authority has adopted policies and procedures to screen applicants prior to their admission into the Low Rent Public Housing Program.  These are designed to ensure eligibility and that an applicant will comply with essential terms of the lease.  Screening allows the Authority to assess the individual behavior of each applicant with respect to: Past performance in meeting financial obligations, especially rent; A record of disturbance of neighbors, destruction of property or having housekeeping habits at prior residences which may adversely affect the health, safety, or well being of other residents or cause damage to the property; Involvement in criminal activity on the part of any member of the applicant's family; A record of eviction from housing or termination from other housing assistance programs for behavior that relates to lease obligations or program requirements; An applicant's ability and willingness to comply with terms of the Authority's lease; An applicant's failure to provide true and complete information related to eligibility, the award of a preference, allowances, family composition, or rent. In implementing this policy, the Authority will seek to obtain: Responses from current and at least one former landlord - A positive or neutral response would mean the applicant family could be recommended for admission. The Housing Authority will consider criminal histories of all family members in reaching a decision on admission.  Past convictions may not automatically disqualify an applicant.  The Authority will assess the seriousness, time of occurrence and evidence of rehabilitation. Response from housing provider other than a private landlord (if applicable) - The applicant must be considered capable of and willing to comply with the PHA lease terms for a recommendation of admission to be made. Credit Report or Landlord Record Service Report (if applicable) - The applicant must have a neutral or good record for a recommendation for admission.  This would include no recent evictions and no history of non-payment of rent. Home Visit Report - To be recommended for admission the applicant must receive a satisfactory or better rating on the home visit. Ithaca Housing Authority - 798-800 S. Plain St. Ithaca, NY 14850 - Tel: (607) 273-8629 Fax: (607) 273-5738