Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Cleveland, OH
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Cleveland with roughly 2,161 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $184 to $419 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in East Cleveland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Cleveland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Hills Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 420 | — | — |
| Foresthill Terrace PB Section 8 | 388 | $303 | — |
| Park Lane Apts LIHTC | 254 | — | — |
| Terrace Towers PB Section 8 | 231 | $184 | — |
| Owl's Nest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 229 | $363 | — |
| Colonnade LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Mcgregor Independent Living LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Page-wymore Apts LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Mcgregor Independent Sr. Living §202 Senior | 80 | $419 | — |
| Helen S Brown Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $299 | — |
| Mcgregor Senior Assisted Living LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Mcgregor Independent Senior Housing §202 Senior | 26 | $418 | — |
| Belmore Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Covington Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | $204 | — |
| Temar Properties I LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Wymore LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| 1895 Belmore Building LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| Btrn #1 LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in East Cleveland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Hills Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 420 | — | — |
| Foresthill Terrace PB Section 8 | 388 | $303 | — |
| Terrace Towers PB Section 8 | 231 | $184 | — |
| Owl's Nest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 229 | $363 | — |
| Helen S Brown Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $299 | — |
| Covington Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | $204 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in East Cleveland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Apts LIHTC | 254 | — | — |
| Colonnade LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Mcgregor Independent Living LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Page-wymore Apts LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Mcgregor Senior Assisted Living LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Belmore Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Temar Properties I LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Wymore LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| 1895 Belmore Building LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| Btrn #1 LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cuyahoga County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cuyahoga County: studio $933, 1-BR $1,058, 2-BR $1,279, 3-BR $1,646, 4-BR $1,760.
Full FMR table for Cuyahoga County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in East Cleveland
- 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
- Bedford, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Cleveland Heights, OH
- Euclid, OH
- Garfield Heights, OH
- Lakewood, OH
- Maple Heights, OH
- Mayfield Heights, OH
- Parma, OH
- Shaker Heights, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.