Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Barberton, OH
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Barberton with roughly 915 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $277 to $375 per month. Median reported wait: about 51 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Barberton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Barberton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | 200 | $298 | 76 mo |
| James E. Alpeter Public Housing | 185 | $375 | 45 mo |
| Crimson Terrace Public Housing | 88 | $277 | 57 mo |
| Allen Dickson Sr Apts Public Housing | 83 | $358 | 37 mo |
| Hilltop House PB Section 8 | 77 | $346 | — |
| Elson Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Heritage Place LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Village at Anna Dean LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Alexander Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Washington Square LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Wdk Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Wunderlink Apts LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| Wdk Rentals LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Norman Apts LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Van Street LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Wooster Road LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Barberton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop House PB Section 8 | 77 | $346 | — |
| Elson Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Village at Anna Dean LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Alexander Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Barberton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | 200 | $298 | 76 mo |
| James E. Alpeter Public Housing | 185 | $375 | 45 mo |
| Crimson Terrace Public Housing | 88 | $277 | 57 mo |
| Allen Dickson Sr Apts Public Housing | 83 | $358 | 37 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Barberton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | 200 | $298 | 76 mo |
| Heritage Place LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Washington Square LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Wdk Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Wunderlink Apts LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| Wdk Rentals LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Norman Apts LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Van Street LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Wooster Road LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Summit County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Summit County: studio $904, 1-BR $985, 2-BR $1,268, 3-BR $1,547, 4-BR $1,681.
Full FMR table for Summit County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Barberton
- 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
- Akron, OH
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- Stow, OH
- Tallmadge, OH
- Uniontown, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.