Tioga 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 | $783/mo | $705 – $861/mo |
| 1 BR | $868/mo | $781 – $955/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,103/mo | $993 – $1,213/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,412/mo | $1,271 – $1,553/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,622/mo | $1,460 – $1,784/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Tioga County, NY (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Tioga 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 Tioga 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 Tioga 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 Tioga 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
OWEGO GARDENS PHASE II
140 BELVA LOCKWOOD LANE, OWEGO, NY, 1382792 income-restricted units of 93 total50 1BR, 35 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 ELIZABETH SQUARE
430 FULTON AVE, WAVERLY, NY, 148920 income-restricted units of 75 total75 1BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046- Elderly
OWEGO GARDENS
130A SOUTHSIDE DR, OWEGO, NY, 1382747 income-restricted units of 62 total50 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046 MULDOON GARDENS
443 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WAVERLY, NY, 1489231 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043- 24 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038
OCG HOUSING
148 DEAN ST, OWEGO, NY, 1382722 income-restricted units11 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034NEWARK VALLEY APTS
10 GOLDEN LN, NEWARK VALLEY, NY, 1381118 income-restricted units10 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032CREAMERY HILLS
355 CREAMERY RD, RICHFORD, NY, 1383524 income-restricted units10 1BR, 10 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027NICHOLS SCHOOL RENOVATION
84 CADY AVE, NICHOLS, NY, 1381213 income-restricted units13 1BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
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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