Housing Opportunities

Elmira Housing Authority
The Elmira Housing Authority provides low-income housing to families, elderly, and the handicapped or disabled in three public housing facilities in the City of Elmira. Hoffman Plaza provides one or two bedroom bungalows and two or three bedroom rowhouses for families. The George E. Bragg Towers on the Eastside and the Edward Flannery Apartments on the Southside provide 1 bedroom senior apartments in a quiet, comfortable, and safe atmosphere. Each location has a limited number of fully handicapped accessible units for handicapped or disabled residents.

Hoffman Plaza
Hoffman Plaza contains 144 units of bungalow and rowhouse style houses varying in size from about 550 square feet 1 bedroom units to 930 square feet 3 bedroom units. Heat is provided by forced air furnace with a tenant-controlled thermostat, laundry hookups are provided, and each unit has a storage shed. Hoffman Plaza is located near Elmira Free Academy High School and George Washington Elementary School.


George E. Bragg Towers
Bragg Towers contains 126 units of efficiency and one bedroom senior apartments varying in size from about 370 square feet efficiencies to 560 square feet 1 bedroom units. Heat is provided by a hot water boiler with a fixed thermostat. Laundry machines are provided in a central facility. Bragg Towers also includes a community room and computer center. It is located near St. Joseph's Hospital and the St. Joseph's Physician Office Building.

Edward Flannery Apartments
Flannery Apartments contains 209 units of one bedroom senior apartments of about 500 square feet. The building is electrically heated with an individual tenant-controlled thermostat. Laundry machines are provided in a central facility and Flannery Towers includes a community room and computer center. It is located near a neighborhood commercial strip that includes Tops Grocery Store and Gerould's Pharmacy.

Each building is staffed with professionally trained office personnel, maintenance staff, and service staff. An Elderly Services Coordinator provides assistance to elderly residents through transportation to medical appointments, assistance with paperwork, and other daily functions. An Activities Coordinator completes the community by planning activities and outings for residents including craft classes, exercise classes, free computer instruction classes, free swimming instructions and classes at the YWCA, and provides free transportation to community concerts and social gatherings. Security is provided by the Elmira Police Department with on-duty personnel patrolling the properties and off-duty personnel living amongst and integrated into the community,

To qualify for public housing through the Elmira Housing Authority, you must meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Income Guidelines.

Income Limits for Admission - 2008*

*Income limits are set annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development

If you meet these guidelines, call or visit the Administrative Office on Reservoir Street to receive an application. An interview of all of the members of your household over the age of 18 is required. Income re-certification is required each year to ensure that you still meet HUD guidelines.

Rents are based on 30% of adjusted gross household income and includes all utilities including heat, water, sewer and garbage disposal. Residents pay only for phone service, cable service, and Internet service (although Internet access is provided in the computer centers at Bragg and Flannery Apartments). In addition, each household has the option of paying a flat rent, in lieu of income-based rent.

For more information, contact the Elmira Housing Authority at:

Apartments and Real Estate
Whether you are fresh out of college or married with kids, Elmira has the efficiency apartments or the quiet neighborhoods you are looking for. Use the resources below to find a home or apartment in or near the City of Elmira.

Are you renting an apartment, seeking your first home, and can't find a house you can afford? The City of Elmira Office of Community Development has a First-Time Homebuyer program that can help you. Click here to find out if you qualify.

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The City of Elmira Office of Community Development provides programs and financial assistance to keep Elmira in good shape and looking beautiful. Click here for more information.

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Other Subsidized Housing in Elmira

Carpenter Apartments 551 E. Church Street Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 732-7337 Consists of 40 units of elderly low income housing units located adjacent to St. Joseph's Hospital. Contact: Sherry Williams
Clemens Manor »website 201 E. Church Street Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 767-0116 Owned by Providence Housing and consists of 30 affordable housing units for seniors aged 55+ located in Elmira's Downtown District. Manager: Rozann Willis	Eastgate Homes 150 Harriet Street Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 732-1182 102 units of subsidized housing located adjacent to Downtown Elmira. The project is owned and managed by Streeter Associates. Manager: Candy Hayes
Hathorn Redevelopment 346 Woodlawn Avenue Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 271-9097 Owned by Shell-Drake and consists of 274 units of low income housing located on Elmira's Northside. Manager: Don Paul	Heritage Park 199 Harriet Street Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 732-3853 Owned by Heritage Park Limited and consists of 212 units built under the Section 8 Program, located adjacent to Downtown Elmira. Manager: Wayne Fairbanks
Miller Manor 408 Powell Street Elmira, NY 14904 (607) 732-8284 Owned by Gateways and consists of 12 low income persons with mental illness. The project is located on Elmira's Southside, near the County Human Resource Building. Manager: Ellen Topping	Riverview North and South 101 Harmon Street Elmira, NY 14904 (607) 734-5309 Owned by Burke Rental Associates this project consists of 128 low income housing units. 42 units are located on Madison Avenue and 86 units are located on West Chemung Place. Manager: Sue Baker
St. Joseph's Apartments 550 East Church Street Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 732-1223 Owned by Conifer Associates and consists of 66 elderly/disabled housing units located in the Dunn Building at St. Josephs Hospital. Contact: Randall Combs	St. Patrick's Apartment 517 Park Place Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 732-0050 Owned by Conifer Associates and consists of 39 low income elderly/disabled housing units located on Park Place near Weis Markets. Contact: Randall Combs
McNiff Commons 401 Powell Street Elmira, NY 14904 (607) 271-9460 Owned by Providence Housing and consists of 11 affodable housing units for persons with a disability. Contact: Rozann Willis