Firelands Lorain PB Section 8 Lorain, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Firelands Lorain is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lorain, OH with 77 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $331/month on average.
77
total units
97%
occupancy
$331
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1025 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44052 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,615/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,092/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Firelands Lorain
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 1025 W Erie Ave, Lorain; 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 (~$331/mo average here).
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- Southern Heights Multifamily LIHTCPB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 1.4 km |
| Threshold Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 3.7 km |
| South Lorain LIHTC | Lorain | 4.2 km |
| Lorain Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 4.2 km |
| Lorain Green I LIHTC | Lorain | 4.3 km |
| Sunrise Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 4.5 km |
| Lowell Apartments PB Section 8 | Lorain | 4.7 km |
| West Lake Gardens PB Section 8 | Lorain | 5.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Firelands Lorain 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 Firelands Lorain?
Residents report average rents near $331/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 Firelands Lorain?
Contact the management office at 1025 W Erie Ave in Lorain. 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.