Find reduced rent in Auburn Housing Authority communities

Cayuga County tenants who are unable to afford regular rent payments may be able to take advantage of a special program offering reduced rent in Auburn. The Auburn Housing Authority administers 3 communities that are reserved for lower income households have a hard time affording rent.

Public Housing Projects

The 3 communities administered by the Auburn Housing Authority include Brogan Manor, Melone Village and Olympia Terrace. Apartments are reserved for lower-income households who cannot afford to pay market rent.

Depending on your income and the size of the apartment that you rent, you could qualify to pay less than $200 a month for an apartment of 2 bedrooms or less. Utilities are also included in this price, making this an amazing opportunity for a lower income family or individual to get a break from high rents and utility costs while just trying to find a permanently affordable place to live.

Brogan Manor is located on Olympia Avenue in Auburn. Melone Village is on Thornton Avenue. Olympia Terrace is also located on Olympia Avenue near State Street.

In order to benefit from the reduced rent opportunities that these 3 communities provide you must complete an application and submit it to the Auburn Housing Authority. Case managers may take up to 45 days to review your application.

If you need immediate shelter during the application process, your case manager may refer you to an outside organization that offers emergency shelter. A transitional home may also be a possibility.

In order to begin the application process you will need to complete the application in full and provide all necessary documentation to prove income and family size. Information about previous rental history will also be requested.

You may receive an application by visiting the Auburn Housing Authority at 20 Thornton Ave. refer you may call 315-253-6249 to request an application as well as to ask any questions.

Private Housing

If you’re leery of living in a traditional public housing project, you may consider the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This program is made possible through federal rental aid grants which are distributed to private landlords that agree to accept vouchers that are good for a portion of the monthly rent. You would only be responsible for a share of the rent that is affordable based on your income.

You would need to complete the section 8 application if you would like to be considered for one of the 257 vouchers that are distributed monthly by the Housing Authority. If you are approved, any private rental unit that meets agency guidelines could be eligible for rent through this special subsidized program. A waiting list normally exists so you will still likely need to arrange for housing while you are waiting for a vacancy to open up.

The Auburn Housing Authority is the largest provider of housing offering reduced rent in Auburn. If you have struggled financially then this is definitely a good place to start. Even if you do not qualify, you could still benefit from a referral to another organization that may better meet your needs. All of this is available thanks to federal, state and local taxpayer funding, providing a valuable resource for tenants who might otherwise turn to unaffordable rental loans.