The Cortland Housing Authority (CHA) administers two low-income housing programs that are administered by the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Administration.
Under the Public Housing Program, CHA operates 380 low – income apartments located throughout Cortland County. Locations include Cincinnatus, Cortland, Homer, Marathon, McGraw and Truxton.
There are 6 elderly/disabled studio and 1-bedroom buildings, as well as family units throughout the county. The buildings are all locked 24 – hours a day and have camera surveillance in most areas. The family units are also under 24-hour surveillance.
At the City of Cortland high-rises located at 42 Church and 51 Port Watson Street, the doors are locked 24/7, an intercom system is used to get let into the building. There are staff members located in these two buildings, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.. The phone information for the staff is posted on the inner doors of both high-rises, to reach the staff. Our contact information is also on our website.
Under the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program, the CHA administers assistance to low-income households that are renting from private landlords in our community. This program helps those households to try to make ends meet.
Board Meetings are open to the Public.
For applications, please call 607-753-1171, ext. 222 or visit our website.