Mount Crest Public Housing Dayton, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mount Crest is a Public Housing community in Dayton, OH with 223 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $305/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
223
total units
95%
occupancy
$305
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 958 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,900/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,884/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Mount Crest
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 958 Wilmington Ave, Dayton; 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 (~$305/mo average here).
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- Bella Vista Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grand Avenue (elderly) Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moler/vanburen Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 2 km |
| Oakdale Apartments PB Section 8 | Kettering | 2 km |
| Redeemer Community PB Section 8 | Dayton | 2.2 km |
| Twin Towers Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 2.4 km |
| Park Manor Public Housing | Dayton | 2.8 km |
| Washington Square LIHTC | Dayton | 3.3 km |
| The Terraces PB Section 8 | Kettering | 3.4 km |
| Huffman Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mount Crest 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 Mount Crest?
Residents report average rents near $305/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 Mount Crest?
Contact the management office at 958 Wilmington Ave in Dayton. 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.