How many low income apartments are in Ironton, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Ironton with approximately 670 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Ironton?

Tenant-paid rents in Ironton's assisted buildings typically range from about $300 to $355 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Ironton?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Ironton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lawrence County: about $853/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ironton, OH

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ironton with roughly 670 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $300 to $355 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.

assisted properties

670

subsidized units

$328

typical rent

7 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ironton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ironton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sherman Thompson Towers LIHTC	151	—	—
Sherman-thompson Towers PB Section 8	150	$341	—
River Hills Apartments Public Housing	131	$355	6 mo
River Hills Apartments Public Housing	118	$300	8 mo
Storms Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
10th Street Apartments LIHTC	39	—	—
Tenth Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
Park Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Ironton (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
Sherman-thompson Towers PB Section 8	150	$341	—
Storms Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Tenth Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	31	—	—
Park Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

Public housing developments in Ironton

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
River Hills Apartments Public Housing	131	$355	6 mo
River Hills Apartments Public Housing	118	$300	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ironton

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
Sherman Thompson Towers LIHTC	151	—	—
10th Street Apartments LIHTC	39	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lawrence County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lawrence County: studio $848, 1-BR $853, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,249, 4-BR $1,410.

Full FMR table for Lawrence County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Ironton

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

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