Hi-rises Public Housing Wooster, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hi-rises is a Public Housing community in Wooster, OH with 120 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $377/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
120
total units
88%
occupancy
$377
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 S Market St, Wooster, OH 44691 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,581/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,827/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Hi-rises
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 200 S Market St, Wooster; 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 (~$377/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wooster
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Summit Place Apts LIHTC
- Palm House LIHTCPB Section 8
- College Hills Retirement Village PB Section 8
- Wooster Family Housing LIHTC
- Secrest Village PB Section 8
- Wooster Elderly Housing §202 Senior
- Pigeon Creek §202 Senior
- Wooster Interfaith Project I PB Section 8
- Wrens Way §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lucc/pittsburg LIHTC | Wooster | 0.8 km |
| Spink Street Project LIHTC | Wooster | 0.8 km |
| Colar Project LIHTC | Wooster | 0.8 km |
| Beth LIHTC | Wooster | 1.4 km |
| Palmer Street Project LIHTC | Wooster | 1.7 km |
| Palmer Street LIHTC | Wooster | 1.7 km |
| Wooster Lofts, Llc §811 PRA | Wooster | 3.4 km |
| Pelican Place §811 | Wooster | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wooster
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hi-rises 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 Hi-rises?
Residents report average rents near $377/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 Hi-rises?
Contact the management office at 200 S Market St in Wooster. 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.