Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Athens, OH
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Athens with roughly 604 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $248 to $476 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Athens
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Athens
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Heights Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 84 | $248 | — |
| Athens-fairfield PB Section 8 | 62 | $335 | — |
| Tyler Park LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Kershaw Greene Iii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Carpenter Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | $357 | — |
| Kershaw Greene LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Heritage Commons PB Section 8 | 45 | $355 | — |
| Hope Drive Apartments Public Housing | 44 | $476 | 14 mo |
| Hocking View Apts. PB Section 8 | 43 | $290 | — |
| Beaumont Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Westview Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Kershaw Greene Iv LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Hopewell House PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Good News Properties I LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Athens (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Heights Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 84 | $248 | — |
| Athens-fairfield PB Section 8 | 62 | $335 | — |
| Carpenter Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | $357 | — |
| Heritage Commons PB Section 8 | 45 | $355 | — |
| Hocking View Apts. PB Section 8 | 43 | $290 | — |
| Beaumont Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hopewell House PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Athens
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Drive Apartments Public Housing | 44 | $476 | 14 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Athens
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Park LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Kershaw Greene Iii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Kershaw Greene LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Westview Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Kershaw Greene Iv LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Good News Properties I LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Athens County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Athens County: studio $902, 1-BR $907, 2-BR $1,092, 3-BR $1,338, 4-BR $1,491.
Full FMR table for Athens County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Athens
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Nelsonville, OH
- The Plains, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.