Thank you for your interest in Elmira Housing Authority’s housing programs.  We maintain a waiting list for our housing programs according to Federal housing laws. Our online pre-application is an easy, step-by-step way to get your name on our waiting lists.

You must complete the entire application for the application to be valid.

Before you begin the application, you must have the names, dates of birth, and Social Security Numbers available for all household members.  You should also know the amount of income, assets, and expenses for each household member.

If you are unsure which housing program or property is right for you, go back and review the property and program descriptions on our Web site before beginning the application.

If you have any questions, you may contact us:

Communications Assistance for Persons with Disabilities:
Residents and others who desire to contact the Elmira Housing Authority and who are speech or hearing impaired may do so through the use of the New York Relay Service. Specially trained personnel at this service will relay calls between the individual and the Elmira Housing Authority in a confidential manner. If you have never used this service before, the operator will explain the system to you.

Completing the Application:
As you complete the application, look for the following symbol:

* - Indicates that the information is required

Important: To move from one step of the application to another, you must use only the buttons at the bottom of the application. (The Begin button is below. Other steps have Next, Back, Confirm, and/or Submit buttons at the bottom that allow you to go forward and back within the application.) Using ANY OTHER option, including right-clicking with your mouse and selecting Back or Forward, will cause an error and may force you to begin a new application.

Click the Begin button to start your application.