Westway Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Elyria, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westway Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Elyria, OH with 300 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $219/month on average.
300
total units
89%
occupancy
$219
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1182 Garden St, Elyria, OH 44035 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,012/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,496/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
How to apply at Westway Gardens
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 1182 Garden St, Elyria; 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 (~$219/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Meadow V LIHTC | Elyria | 3.5 km |
| Kensington Square §811 PRA | Elyria | 3.5 km |
| Park Meadow V LIHTC | Elyria | 3.5 km |
| Kensington Square §811 PRA | Elyria | 3.5 km |
| Sheffield Meadows Apts LIHTC | Lorain | 7.1 km |
| Sheffield Vistas §811 | Sheffield | 7.1 km |
| Pearl Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 7.9 km |
| Sacred Heart Manor PB Section 8 | Lorain | 7.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elyria
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westway Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 Westway Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $219/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 Westway Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1182 Garden St in Elyria. 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.