Kensington Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Elyria, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kensington Square Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Elyria, OH with 85 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $283/month on average.
85
total units
93%
occupancy
$283
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 Abbe Rd S, Elyria, OH 44035 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,840/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,997/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Kensington Square Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 535 Abbe Rd S, Elyria; 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 (~$283/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Meadow V LIHTC | Elyria | 2.2 km |
| Park Meadow V LIHTC | Elyria | 2.2 km |
| Sheffield Meadows Apts LIHTC | Lorain | 8.1 km |
| Sheffield Vistas §811 | Sheffield | 8.1 km |
| Pearl Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 8.4 km |
| Sacred Heart Manor PB Section 8 | Lorain | 8.4 km |
| International Plaza PB Section 8 | Lorain | 9.3 km |
| Southern Heights Multifamily LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 9.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kensington Square Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Kensington Square Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $283/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 Kensington Square Apartments?
Contact the management office at 535 Abbe Rd S in Elyria. 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.