Cayuga County, NY
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $884/mo | $796 – $972/mo |
| 1 BR | $889/mo | $800 – $978/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,124/mo | $1,012 – $1,236/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,463/mo | $1,317 – $1,609/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,679/mo | $1,511 – $1,847/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cayuga County, NY (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Cayuga County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Cayuga County
- Auburn Housing Authority
20 Thornton Ave, Auburn, NY, 13021 · 3152536249
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Cayuga County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,500 |
| 2 people | $36,000 |
| 3 people | $40,500 |
| 4 people | $44,950 |
| 5 people | $48,550 |
| 6 people | $52,150 |
| 7 people | $55,750 |
| 8 people | $59,350 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Cayuga County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
MELONE VILLAGE III
20 THORNTON AVE, AUBURN, NY, 1302162 income-restricted units20 1BR, 31 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 PORT BYRON APARTMENTS
27 CHURCH STREET, PORT BYRON, NY, 1314069 income-restricted units21 studio, 20 1BR, 21 2BR, 7 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053SENNETT MEADOWS SENIOR APARTMENTS
3365 EAST GENESEE STREET ROAD, SENNETT, NY, 1302160 income-restricted units56 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052- Elderly
AUBURN AND NORTHBROOK APARTMENTS
133 AUSTIN DRIVE + 169 MURRAY STREET, AUBURN, NY, 1302197 income-restricted units of 105 total55 1BR, 35 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052 MELONE VILLAGE II
89 CLYMER STREET, BUILDING #15, AUBURN, NY, 1302162 income-restricted units11 1BR, 36 2BR, 15 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050- Elderly
MELONE VILLAGE PHASE I
91-93 GARROW STREET BLDG. 2 PHASE 1, AUBURN, NY, 1302162 income-restricted units17 1BR, 4 2BR, 30 3BR, 11 4BR+Built 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049 S E PAYNE CORNERSTONE
8 JAMES ST, AUBURN, NY, 1302135 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044- Elderly
BROGAN MANOR
37 OLYMPIA AVENUE BLDG1, AUBURN, NY, 1302156 income-restricted units of 88 total39 2BR, 42 3BR, 7 4BR+Built 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044 PEARCE TRACT DEVELOPMENT
357 CLARK ST, AUBURN, NY30 income-restricted units20 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041WESTLAKE II
8 FT ST, AUBURN, NY, 1302112 income-restricted units2 1BR, 3 2BR, 2 3BR, 5 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030CHURCH STREET APTS
27 CHURCH ST, PORT BYRON, NY, 1314038 income-restricted units10 1BR, 21 2BR, 7 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Estimate your voucher payment
Enter a Cayuga County ZIP code in the Voucher Payment Estimator for a personalized rent and subsidy estimate based on local FMR data.
Estimate payment →Investor: find your price ceiling
Use the Property Budget Calculator to find the max purchase price that hits your target return on a Section 8 unit in this market.
Run the numbers →