Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hamilton, OH
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hamilton with roughly 1,243 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $195 to $396 per month. Median reported wait: about 36 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Hamilton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hamilton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler's Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Mark C. Petty Plaza Public Housing | 178 | $348 | 36 mo |
| Neilan Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | $195 | — |
| Knollwood Crossing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Belle Tower PB Section 8 | 120 | $396 | — |
| London Woods LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Sherman Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Beacon Pointe Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Anthony Wayne Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Artspace Hamilton Lofts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Artspace Hamilton Lofts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Ywca of Hamilton Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Miami Manor LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Beacon Pointe Mixed Finance Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hamilton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler's Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Neilan Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | $195 | — |
| Knollwood Crossing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Belle Tower PB Section 8 | 120 | $396 | — |
| Sherman Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Beacon Pointe Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Ywca of Hamilton Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Hamilton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark C. Petty Plaza Public Housing | 178 | $348 | 36 mo |
| Beacon Pointe Mixed Finance Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hamilton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Woods LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Anthony Wayne Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Artspace Hamilton Lofts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Artspace Hamilton Lofts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Miami Manor LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Butler County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Butler County: studio $958, 1-BR $1,051, 2-BR $1,353, 3-BR $1,785, 4-BR $1,976.
Full FMR table for Butler County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hamilton
- 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
- Liberty Township, OH
- Middletown, OH
- Oxford, OH
- Trenton, OH
- West Chester, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.