Van Buren Homes LIHTCPublic Housing Barberton, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Van Buren Homes is a Public Housing community in Barberton, OH with 200 units reporting 74% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $298/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 76 months.
200
total units
74%
occupancy
$298
avg resident rent
76 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 286 Illinois Pl, Barberton, OH 44203 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,072/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,336/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
How to apply at Van Buren Homes
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 286 Illinois Pl, Barberton; 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 (~$298/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Barberton
- James E. Alpeter Public Housing
- Crimson Terrace Public Housing
- Allen Dickson Sr Apts Public Housing
- Hilltop House PB Section 8
- Elson Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heritage Place LIHTC
- Village at Anna Dean LIHTCPB Section 8
- Alexander Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Washington Square LIHTC
- Wdk Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Apts LIHTC | Barberton | 1.1 km |
| Van Street LIHTC | Barberton | 1.1 km |
| Wunderlink Apts LIHTC | Barberton | 1.4 km |
| Wdk Rentals LIHTC | Barberton | 1.4 km |
| Wooster Road LIHTC | Barberton | 2.5 km |
| Kenmore Place LIHTC | Akron | 4.7 km |
| Mctaggert Court 2 §811 | Akron | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Barberton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Van Buren Homes have?
Public Housing; 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 Van Buren Homes?
Residents report average rents near $298/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 Van Buren Homes?
Contact the management office at 286 Illinois Pl in Barberton. 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.