Westgate Gardens PB Section 8 Lorain, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westgate Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lorain, OH with 62 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $234/month on average.
62
total units
81%
occupancy
$234
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2943 Leavitt Rd, Lorain, OH 44052 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,469/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,304/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Westgate 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 2943 Leavitt Rd, 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 (~$234/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 1.4 km |
| West Lake Gardens PB Section 8 | Lorain | 2.5 km |
| Booker T. Washington PB Section 8 | Lorain | 2.5 km |
| Threshold Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 3.4 km |
| Nativity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 3.4 km |
| South Lorain LIHTC | Lorain | 4.2 km |
| Lorain Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 4.2 km |
| Sheffield Meadows Apts LIHTC | Lorain | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lorain
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westgate 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 Westgate Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $234/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 Westgate Gardens?
Contact the management office at 2943 Leavitt Rd 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.