Creative Living Center I PB Section 8 Columbus, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Creative Living Center I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbus, OH with 18 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $426/month on average.
18
total units
94%
occupancy
$426
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1531 Perry St, Columbus, OH 43201 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,742/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,742/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Creative Living Center I
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 1531 Perry St, Columbus; 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 (~$426/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Commons at Third LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 0.8 km |
| Network Restoration Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.7 km |
| Rosewind LIHTC | Columbus | 3.4 km |
| Franklin Station LIHTC | Columbus | 3.4 km |
| Network Restoration I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 3.4 km |
| The Commons at Buckingham LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 3.4 km |
| Thornwood Commons LIHTC | Columbus | 3.4 km |
| Fourth Street Ywca Renovation LIHTC | Columbus | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Creative Living Center I 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 Creative Living Center I?
Residents report average rents near $426/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 Creative Living Center I?
Contact the management office at 1531 Perry St in Columbus. 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.