Oberlin Homes Public Housing Oberlin, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oberlin Homes is a Public Housing community in Oberlin, OH with 256 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $343/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
256
total units
98%
occupancy
$343
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 S Main St Apt 101, Oberlin, OH 44074 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,617/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,468/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 40% |
How to apply at Oberlin Homes
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 138 S Main St Apt 101, Oberlin; 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 (~$343/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Oberlin
- Lmha Oberlin Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oberlin Homes Lihtc Public Housing
- Concord Manor PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elyria | 9.3 km |
| Westway Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elyria | 11.4 km |
| Midview Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elyria | 11.4 km |
| New Riverbend Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elyria | 11.4 km |
| R J Gordon Manor PB Section 8 | Elyria | 11.5 km |
| Cottages at Riverview, the LIHTC | Elyria | 12.1 km |
| Wilkes-villa Public Housing | Elyria | 12.7 km |
| Harr Plaza PB Section 8 | Elyria | 12.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Oberlin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oberlin Homes 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 Oberlin Homes?
Residents report average rents near $343/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 Oberlin Homes?
Contact the management office at 138 S Main St Apt 101 in Oberlin. 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.