Ralston Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Defiance, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ralston Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Defiance, OH with 50 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $256/month on average.
50
total units
96%
occupancy
$256
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 | 548 Pontiac Dr, Defiance, OH 43512 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,713/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,122/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Ralston Square
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 548 Pontiac Dr, Defiance; 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 (~$256/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ralston Square 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 Ralston Square?
Residents report average rents near $256/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 Ralston Square?
Contact the management office at 548 Pontiac Dr in Defiance. 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.