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Welcome To

Cornell University's Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO)

OCHO Hours

Fall & Spring Semester
Monday - Friday: 12 noon - 5pm

Summer (May 2 - August 18)
Tuesday & Thursday: 9 am - 12 noon

* Please note that this office, in part, follows the Cornell University Academic calendar. Office hours are modified during scheduled breaks (Spring Break/Winter Recess, etc). These modified hours will be posted on this page accordingly.

MISSION ~

The Cornell University Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) provides housing assistance, education and referral services to students, staff, faculty and other associated with Cornell, choosing to live off-campus. Cornell University is committed to providing information and services that result in informed housing decisions.

More than 50% of undergraduates and 85% of graduate students do not live in university housing. Our goal is to address their unique needs by working with local landlords to provide safe, quality housing, community resources and information as well as educational support to assist students with the transition into living independently as a member of the Ithaca community.

ONLINE LISTING SERVICE**Rate Change - As of August 1, 2007**
New listing price will be $15...renewal price of $5 will not change

STUDENTS

This website is designed to allow you to do a personalized off-campus housing search.
Click here to search for housing
Click here for apartment complex info
Currently registered Cornell University students can post a listing for a sublet or short term for free.
Click here to post your listing

LANDLORDS

This is where you can post your rental.
Your listing can be viewed by over 10,000 students, faculty & staff.
Cost:
    - $15 per listing for 30 days
    - $5 per listing for renewal for an additional
       30 days
LISTING OPTIONS:
- Online (click here)
- By Mail: print listing form from website
- In Person: visit one of out convenient locations for listing forms
  Locations: Willard Straight Hall, Robert Purcell Community Center, Transportation & Mail Services (116 Maple Ave.), coming soon...Seneca Place.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Properties within the City of Ithaca must have a current Certificate of Compliance with the City of Ithaca Building Department to post your listing.
(refunds will not be given for listings that do not have a current Certificate of Compliance.)
Cornell University does not endorse, recommend any particular property owner or housing and takes no responsibility for the condition of the advertised housing.

HOW TO FIND US

Off Campus Housing Office
401 Willard Straight Hall
Ph: 607 254-8718
E-mail: OCHO-mailbox@cornell.edu

ABOUT OUR SERVICE

We are here to assist you in your housing search with up-to-date, computerized listings of apartments, houses, places to share, rooms, and sublets. These lists are updated twice weekly. We also offer listings of many of the apartment complexes in the area, information regarding overnight accommodations, what to look for in a lease, and landlord/tenant rights. Our staff can answer questions about the Ithaca area, review your lease prior to signing, and advise you on a variety of tenant matters that may be of concern to you. The service we provide is free to students and the Cornell community. You may access our website for up-to-date information and listings.