Lakeview Plaza Public Housing Lorain, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lakeview Plaza is a Public Housing community in Lorain, OH with 394 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $252/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
394
total units
96%
occupancy
$252
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 W 7th St, Lorain, OH 44052 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,685/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,481/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Lakeview Plaza
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 310 W 7th St, 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 (~$252/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lorain
- Leavitt Homes Public Housing
- Oberlin Manor PB Section 8
- International Plaza PB Section 8
- Marshall Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pearl Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Firelands Lorain PB Section 8
- Westgate Garden Apts LIHTC
- Jenna Terrace Apts LIHTC
- Southern Heights Multifamily LIHTCPB Section 8
- Westgate Gardens PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 0.8 km |
| Threshold Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 2.8 km |
| Sunrise Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 3.4 km |
| South Lorain LIHTC | Lorain | 3.4 km |
| Lorain Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 3.4 km |
| Lowell Apartments PB Section 8 | Lorain | 4 km |
| Sacred Heart Manor PB Section 8 | Lorain | 4.7 km |
| West Lake Gardens PB Section 8 | Lorain | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lorain
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lakeview Plaza 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 Lakeview Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $252/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 Lakeview Plaza?
Contact the management office at 310 W 7th St 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.