Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Germantown, OH
There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Germantown with roughly 76 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $363 to $458 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Germantown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Germantown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windcliff Village LIHTCPublic Housing | 25 | $363 | 13 mo |
| Windcliff Village Phase Ii LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Germantown Park Apartments §202 Senior | 23 | $458 | — |
| Third Mental Retardation §811 | 3 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Germantown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windcliff Village LIHTCPublic Housing | 25 | $363 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Germantown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windcliff Village LIHTCPublic Housing | 25 | $363 | 13 mo |
| Windcliff Village Phase Ii LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Montgomery County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County: studio $928, 1-BR $1,009, 2-BR $1,273, 3-BR $1,651, 4-BR $1,817.
Full FMR table for Montgomery County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Germantown
- 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
- Centerville, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Englewood, OH
- Huber Heights, OH
- Kettering, OH
- Miamisburg, OH
- Moraine, OH
- Trotwood, OH
- Vandalia, OH
- Cleveland, 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.