Westdale Public Housing Dayton, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westdale is a Public Housing community in Dayton, OH with 334 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $312/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
334
total units
86%
occupancy
$312
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 Melba St, Dayton, OH 45402 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,352/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,629/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Westdale
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 108 Melba St, Dayton; 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 (~$312/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Village PB Section 8 | Dayton | 0.8 km |
| Germantown Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 0.8 km |
| Danner Park Apts LIHTC | Dayton | 1.1 km |
| City Forest of Dayton LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 1.4 km |
| Dayton View Senior Village and Commons Public Housing | Dayton | 1.4 km |
| Restoration Housing LIHTC | Dayton | 1.4 km |
| Regency Apts LIHTC | Dayton | 2 km |
| Grand Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westdale 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 Westdale?
Residents report average rents near $312/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 Westdale?
Contact the management office at 108 Melba St in Dayton. 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.