Wilkes-villa Public Housing Elyria, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wilkes-villa is a Public Housing community in Elyria, OH with 373 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $265/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
373
total units
85%
occupancy
$265
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 East Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,141/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,360/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 54% |
How to apply at Wilkes-villa
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 310 East Ave, 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 (~$265/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Elyria
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- Midview Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Harr Plaza PB Section 8
- Kensington Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bridge Pointe Commons LIHTC
- Cottages at Riverview, the LIHTC
- New Riverbend Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arlington Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chadwick Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- R J Gordon Manor PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Meadow V LIHTC | Elyria | 2 km |
| Kensington Square §811 PRA | Elyria | 2 km |
| Park Meadow V LIHTC | Elyria | 2 km |
| Kensington Square §811 PRA | Elyria | 2 km |
| Sheffield Meadows Apts LIHTC | Lorain | 7.9 km |
| Sheffield Vistas §811 | Sheffield | 7.9 km |
| Pearl Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 8.5 km |
| Sacred Heart Manor PB Section 8 | Lorain | 8.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elyria
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wilkes-villa 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 Wilkes-villa?
Residents report average rents near $265/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 Wilkes-villa?
Contact the management office at 310 East Ave 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.