Darby Hills PB Section 8 Cincinnati, OH

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Darby Hills is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cincinnati, OH with 44 units reporting 59% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $393/month on average.

44
total units
59%
occupancy
$393
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address5407 Hillside Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45233 Map →
Average household income$16,828/yr
Average personal income$6,143/yr
People per unit2.7
Households below 30% AMI78%
Households below 50% AMI100%

How to apply at Darby Hills

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 5407 Hillside Ave, Cincinnati; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$393/mo average here).

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Darby Hills 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 Darby Hills?
Residents report average rents near $393/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 Darby Hills?
Contact the management office at 5407 Hillside Ave in Cincinnati. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.