Housing Services strives to meet the housing needs of the community by offering rental assistance programs and permanent Supportive Housing Programs in Tompkins County. All housing programs focus on safe, affordable and appropriate housing. This is made possible with the support of our community partners; The Human Service Coalition of Tompkins County, Tompkins County Department of Social Services, Saint John’s Community Services, Legal Assistance of Western New York, The Advocacy Center, Catholic Charities of Tioga/Tompkins, REACH Medical, the Learning Web and Village at Ithaca.
Rental Assistance programs include the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program.
Supportive Housing Programs serve the most vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness as a member of the Tompkins County Continuum of Care by offering permanent housing options using a Housing First philosophy.
Click on the program name for a full description.