Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Lorain, OH

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Lorain County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Lorain, OH.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Lorain County, OH$94,000Very Low Income (50%)$40,700$45,200$48,850$52,450$56,050
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $65,100$72,300$78,100$83,900$89,700

Lorain County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Lorain County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Lorain County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

1600 Kansas Avenue
Lorain, OH - 44052
Lorain County
Website: http://lmha.org/
Phone Number: (440) 288-1600

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

1600 Kansas Ave
Oberlin, OH - 44074
Lorain County
Website: http://www.lmha.org/
Phone Number: (440) 288-1600

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Lorain, OH

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Lorain, OH. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Lorain, OH Lorain County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$732Estimated $219.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$893Estimated $267.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1169Estimated $350.70 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1224Estimated $367.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Lorain, OH

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

South Lorain

1500 E 29th St
Lorain, OH - 44055
Total Apartment Units: 13
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 13
Years In Service Since: 1993

Threshold Homes

3803 Toledo Ave
Lorain, OH - 44055
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 35
4 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 1995

Jenna Terrace Apartments

3152 Fulmer Rd
Lorain, OH - 44053
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1996

Lorain Green I

3501 Pin Oak Dr
Lorain, OH - 44052
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1997

Lorain Homes

3504 Dallas Ave
Lorain, OH - 44055
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1997

Sheffield Meadows Apartments

4854 Oneil Blvd
Lorain, OH - 44055
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 1997

Southern Heights Multifamily

1648 E 29th St
Lorain, OH - 44055
Total Apartment Units: 63
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 63
2 Bedroom apartments 23
3 Bedroom apartments 26
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2001
Disabled Apartments: YES

Pearl Village Apartments

4221 Pearl Ave
Lorain, OH - 44055
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2003

Westgate Garden Apartments

3005 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH - 44052
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2003

Nativity Manor

420 W 15th St
Lorain, OH - 44052
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
1 Bedroom apartments 13
2 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2004
Senior Apartments: YES

Nativity Housing

1917 Lexington Aveune
Lorain, OH - 44055
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
3 Bedroom apartments 8
4 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2007

Marshall Plaza Apartments

2539 Marshall Ave
Lorain, OH - 44052
Total Apartment Units: 89
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 89
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2012


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Lorain, OH

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Lorain County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Marshall Plaza Apartments

1940 W 27th St
Lorain, OH - 44052
Phone: (440) 282-2893
Total Apartment Units: 87
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Westgate Gardens

2927 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH - 44052
Phone: 440 282-2228
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

West Lake Gardens

5001 W Erie Rd
Lorain, OH - 44052
Phone: 440-989-1932
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Sacred Heart Manor

4285 Pearl Ave
Lorain, OH - 44055
Phone: (440) 277-4301
Total Apartment Units: 51
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Pearl Village

4215 Pearl Ave
Lorain, OH - 44055
Phone: 440 277-4330
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lowell Apartments

1833 E 31st St
Lorain, OH - 44055
Phone: 440 277-5237
Total Apartment Units: 36
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

International Plaza

1825 Homewood Dr
Lorain, OH - 44055
Phone: 440 277-0290
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Firelands Lorain

1025 W Erie Ave
Lorain, OH - 44052
Phone: (440) 246-5220
Total Apartment Units: 77
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Booker T Washington

3002 Fulmer Rd
Lorain, OH - 44053
Phone: 440 282-5102
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in OH?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.