Marshall Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Lorain, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marshall Plaza Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lorain, OH with 87 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $248/month on average.
87
total units
86%
occupancy
$248
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 | 1940 W 27th St, Lorain, OH 44052 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,076/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,554/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Marshall Plaza 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 1940 W 27th 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 (~$248/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 2.4 km |
| West Lake Gardens PB Section 8 | Lorain | 2.8 km |
| Booker T. Washington PB Section 8 | Lorain | 2.8 km |
| Nativity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 2.8 km |
| Threshold Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 3.5 km |
| South Lorain LIHTC | Lorain | 4.3 km |
| Lorain Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 4.3 km |
| Lowell Apartments PB Section 8 | Lorain | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lorain
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marshall Plaza 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 Marshall Plaza Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $248/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 Marshall Plaza Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1940 W 27th 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.