Tower 43 PB Section 8 Kent, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tower 43 is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Kent, OH with 100 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $394/month on average.
100
total units
98%
occupancy
$394
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1546 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,161/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,647/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Tower 43
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 1546 S Water St, Kent; 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 (~$394/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Kent
- Silver Meadows LIHTC
- Villages at Franklin Crossing PB Section 8
- West Side Developments Public Housing
- Summit Gardens PB Section 8
- Maple Brook at Golden Pond Ii LIHTC
- Kentway Apartments PB Section 8
- Four Seasons at Kent LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cherry Estates PB Section 8
- Cedar Meadows PB Section 8
- Kevin Coleman Apartments §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons at Golden Pond LIHTC§811 PRA | Kent | 1.1 km |
| Maplebrook at Golden Pond Ii Llc §811 PRA | Kent | 1.1 km |
| Stow Kent Gardens PB Section 8 | Stow | 3.5 km |
| Stephanie Keys Building Public Housing | Stow | 5.4 km |
| Lawrence Saltis Plaza PB Section 8 | Stow | 5.4 km |
| Alpha Stow Housing Corp §202 Senior | Stow | 5.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tower 43 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 Tower 43?
Residents report average rents near $394/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 Tower 43?
Contact the management office at 1546 S Water St in Kent. 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.