Desoto Bass Courts Public Housing Dayton, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Desoto Bass Courts is a Public Housing community in Dayton, OH with 455 units reporting 53% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $258/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
455
total units
53%
occupancy
$258
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 Germantown St, Dayton, OH 45417 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,644/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,569/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Desoto Bass Courts
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1800 Germantown St, Dayton; 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 (~$258/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Village PB Section 8 | Dayton | 1.4 km |
| Germantown Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 1.4 km |
| City Forest of Dayton LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 2.4 km |
| Dayton View Senior Village and Commons Public Housing | Dayton | 2.4 km |
| Restoration Housing LIHTC | Dayton | 2.4 km |
| Regency Apts LIHTC | Dayton | 2.8 km |
| Mcbride Place LIHTC | Dayton | 2.8 km |
| Biltmore Towers, the PB Section 8 | Dayton | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Desoto Bass Courts have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Desoto Bass Courts?
Residents report average rents near $258/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 Desoto Bass Courts?
Contact the management office at 1800 Germantown St in Dayton. 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.