Magnolia Heights PB Section 8 Cincinnati, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Magnolia Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cincinnati, OH with 78 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $253/month on average.
78
total units
82%
occupancy
$253
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 Pleasant St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,137/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,254/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Magnolia Heights
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 1537 Pleasant St, Cincinnati; 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 (~$253/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Apartments at Music Hall LIHTC | Cincinnati | 0.8 km |
| Stanley Rowe Multifamily Public Housing | Cincinnati | 0.8 km |
| Linnview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 0.8 km |
| Laurel Homes V LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 0.8 km |
| Union Baptist PB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 1.1 km |
| Mid-towne Apts LIHTC | Cincinnati | 1.4 km |
| Hathaway Court Apartments PB Section 8 | Covington | 2.4 km |
| Rivers Edge at Eastside Pointe - Fka Jacob Price LIHTC | Covington | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Magnolia Heights 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 Magnolia Heights?
Residents report average rents near $253/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 Magnolia Heights?
Contact the management office at 1537 Pleasant St in Cincinnati. 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.