A Note From The Executive Director:

“Welcome to the Ithaca Housing Authority. As one of the leading housing authorities in New York State, our agency provides quality and affordable housing for over 1,200 families. We provide basic needs for the most vulnerable members of our community. Our staff consists of dedicated management and housing professionals. IHA continues to play a vital role in maintaining the health of our community by building strong public and private partnerships, maintaining a high standard of property maintenance, and helping low-income families move toward economic self-sufficiency. Through our website we will provide you with insight into the operations and activities of the Agency. We hope you will be enlightened by our programs and services. We appreciate your questions and comments.

The mission of the Housing Authority (IHA) of the City of Ithaca, NY, is to operate a socially and financially sound agency that assists area low income families and individuals with safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities and related services as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives. The IHA is committed to operating in an efficient, ethical, and professional manner. The IHA will create and maintain partnerships with its clients and appropriate community agencies in order to accomplish this mission.”