Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elyria, OH
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elyria with roughly 1,321 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $168 to $367 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Elyria
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elyria
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-villa Public Housing | 373 | $265 | 11 mo |
| Westway Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 300 | $219 | — |
| Midview Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | $168 | — |
| Harr Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $328 | — |
| Kensington Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | $283 | — |
| Bridge Pointe Commons LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Cottages at Riverview, the LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| New Riverbend Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Arlington Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | $267 | — |
| Chadwick Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $234 | — |
| R J Gordon Manor PB Section 8 | 30 | $367 | — |
| Park Meadow V LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Kensington Square §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elyria (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westway Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 300 | $219 | — |
| Midview Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | $168 | — |
| Harr Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $328 | — |
| Kensington Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | $283 | — |
| New Riverbend Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Arlington Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | $267 | — |
| Chadwick Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $234 | — |
| R J Gordon Manor PB Section 8 | 30 | $367 | — |
Public housing developments in Elyria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-villa Public Housing | 373 | $265 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Elyria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Pointe Commons LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Cottages at Riverview, the LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Park Meadow V LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lorain County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lorain County: studio $933, 1-BR $1,058, 2-BR $1,279, 3-BR $1,646, 4-BR $1,760.
Full FMR table for Lorain County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elyria
- 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
- Lorain, OH
- Oberlin, 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.