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Cortland Housing Authority
Cortland Housing Authority is based in Cortland, Tompkins County, NY and administers 306 Section 8 vouchers and 380 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NY021. Program type: Combined. Households served: 649. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 18.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Cortland Housing Authority
- Cortland Housing Authority Board Meeting Announcement (PDF)The Cortland Housing Authority has announced a board meeting, though no specific details about the meeting are provided in the announcement.
- NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGThis is an announcement for a regularly scheduled meeting of the Cortland Housing Authority.
- August 12th, 2026 Meeting Minutes (PDF)This document contains the official record of discussions and decisions made during the Cortland Housing Authority's meeting on August 12th, 2026.
- Cortland Housing Authority Board Meeting Announcement (PDF)The Cortland Housing Authority has announced a board meeting, though no specific details about the meeting are provided in the announcement.
- July 8th, 2026 Meeting Minutes (PDF)This document contains the official minutes from the Cortland Housing Authority meeting held on July 8th, 2026.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13045 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 13053 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 13062 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 13068 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 13073 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 13092 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 13102 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 13736 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 13864 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 14817 | $1,320 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $2,200 | $2,780 |
| 14850 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,950 | $2,330 | $3,000 |
| 14853 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,950 | $2,330 | $3,000 |
| 14854 | $1,150 | $1,350 | $1,650 | $1,990 | $2,460 |
| 14867 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 14881 | $1,310 | $1,550 | $1,860 | $2,230 | $2,860 |
| 14882 | $1,200 | $1,410 | $1,690 | $2,020 | $2,600 |
| 14883 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
| 14886 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,370 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Cortland Housing Authority
42 Church St, Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: (607) 753-1771
Official website: cortlandha.com
Email updates
About Cortland Housing Authority
Overview
The Cortland Housing Authority operates 380 public housing units and administers 306 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 649 households. With an occupancy rate of 95%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing assistance provider in Cortland, New York.
Scale and standing
The Cortland Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, with 306 Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, the Ithaca Housing Authority, administers 1,152 vouchers. On a state level, the Cortland Housing Authority holds the 61st position out of 129 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers in New York.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,540 to $2,030, with an average of $1,649. This is below the state average of $1,887. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 14817 at $2,030, while the lowest is in ZIP code 13053 at $1,540.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Ithaca Housing AuthorityIthaca, NY, 1,152 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.