Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Celina, OH

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Celina with roughly 398 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $298 to $344 per month.

8
assisted properties
398
subsidized units
$321
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Celina

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Celina

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Williamsburg Square LIHTCPB Section 8 71
New Williamsburg Square, Ltd PB Section 8 70$298
The Meadows at Grand Lakes Apartments LIHTC 60
Meadows at Grand Lake LIHTCPB Section 8 59
Eastown Village Apts LIHTC 48
Mackinaw Retirement Village LIHTCPB Section 8 32
Celina Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 30$344
Villa Allegra LIHTC 28

Section 8 apartments in Celina (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Williamsburg Square LIHTCPB Section 8 71
New Williamsburg Square, Ltd PB Section 8 70$298
Meadows at Grand Lake LIHTCPB Section 8 59
Mackinaw Retirement Village LIHTCPB Section 8 32
Celina Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 30$344

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Celina

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
The Meadows at Grand Lakes Apartments LIHTC 60
Eastown Village Apts LIHTC 48
Villa Allegra LIHTC 28

Voucher rent limits: Mercer County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Mercer County: studio $747, 1-BR $788, 2-BR $987, 3-BR $1,287, 4-BR $1,307.

Full FMR table for Mercer County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Celina

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.