Compass West PB Section 8 Austintown, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Compass West is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Austintown, OH with 200 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $300/month on average.
200
total units
94%
occupancy
$300
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1050 Compass West Dr, Austintown, OH 44515 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,710/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,015/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at Compass West
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1050 Compass West Dr, Austintown; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$300/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Austintown
- Joseph Knight Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austintown Studio Apartments PB Section 8 | Youngstown | 3.4 km |
| Westview PB Section 8 | Youngstown | 3.4 km |
| Youngstown Voa Independent Hsg. PB Section 8 | Youngstown | 3.4 km |
| Valley View I PB Section 8 | Youngstown | 3.7 km |
| Indianola LIHTC | Youngstown | 4 km |
| Brockton LIHTC | Youngstown | 4 km |
| Mccdp Homeless Solutions LIHTC | Youngstown | 4.2 km |
| Youngstown Choice Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Youngstown | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Austintown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Compass West have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Compass West?
Residents report average rents near $300/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Compass West?
Contact the management office at 1050 Compass West Dr in Austintown. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.