Cortland 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 | $954/mo | $859 – $1,049/mo |
| 1 BR | $960/mo | $864 – $1,056/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,198/mo | $1,078 – $1,318/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,510/mo | $1,359 – $1,661/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,010/mo | $1,809 – $2,211/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cortland County, NY (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Cortland County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Cortland County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Cortland 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 | $32,550 |
| 2 people | $37,200 |
| 3 people | $41,850 |
| 4 people | $46,450 |
| 5 people | $50,200 |
| 6 people | $53,900 |
| 7 people | $57,600 |
| 8 people | $61,350 |
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 Cortland 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.
GRACE BROWN HOUSE
4263 US ROUTE 11, CORTLAND, NY, 1304525 income-restricted units18 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052RIVERVIEW APARTMENTS, CORTLAND
6-10 RIVERVIEW AVENUE, CORTLAND, NY, 1304536 income-restricted units of 39 total36 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047CORTLAND CROWN HOMES
5 UNION ST, CORTLAND, NY, 1304530 income-restricted units2 1BR, 8 2BR, 17 3BR, 3 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038ELLIS PINES SENIOR APTS
45 CORTLAND ST, HOMER, NY, 1307724 income-restricted units21 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
13 LEON AVE, CORTLAND, NY, 1304598 income-restricted units of 101 total100 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036PORT WATSON COMMONS
124 PORT WATSON ST, CORTLAND, NY, 1304572 income-restricted units47 1BR, 15 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026POMEROY SCHOOL RENOVATION
47 POMEROY ST, CORTLAND, NY, 1304531 income-restricted units of 33 total13 1BR, 15 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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 →
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