West Lake Gardens PB Section 8 Lorain, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Lake Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lorain, OH with 50 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $183/month on average.
50
total units
90%
occupancy
$183
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5001 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44053 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,482/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,760/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at West Lake Gardens
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 5001 W Erie Ave, Lorain; 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 (~$183/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lorain
- Lakeview Plaza Public Housing
- Leavitt Homes Public Housing
- Oberlin Manor PB Section 8
- International Plaza PB Section 8
- Marshall Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pearl Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Firelands Lorain PB Section 8
- Westgate Garden Apts LIHTC
- Jenna Terrace Apts LIHTC
- Southern Heights Multifamily LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westgate Gardens PB Section 8 | Lorain | 2.5 km |
| Westgate Gardens PB Section 8 | Lorain | 2.5 km |
| Sunrise Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 3.5 km |
| Sunrise Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 3.5 km |
| Nativity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 5.5 km |
| Nativity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 5.5 km |
| Threshold Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 5.9 km |
| South Lorain LIHTC | Lorain | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lorain
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Lake Gardens 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 West Lake Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $183/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 West Lake Gardens?
Contact the management office at 5001 W Erie Ave in Lorain. 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.