How many low income apartments are in Kent, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 13 subsidized properties in Kent with approximately 1,015 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Kent?

Tenant-paid rents in Kent's assisted buildings typically range from about $220 to $429 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 Kent?

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 Kent?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Portage County: about $985/mo for one-bedroom and $1,268/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kent, OH

There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kent with roughly 1,015 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $220 to $429 per month.

assisted properties

1,015

subsidized units

$325

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Kent

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kent

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Silver Meadows LIHTC	340	—	—
Villages at Franklin Crossing PB Section 8	129	$220	—
Tower 43 PB Section 8	100	$394	—
West Side Developments Public Housing	93	$429	—
Summit Gardens PB Section 8	80	$284	—
Maple Brook at Golden Pond Ii LIHTC	63	—	—
Kentway Apartments PB Section 8	58	$358	—
Four Seasons at Kent LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Cherry Estates PB Section 8	48	$275	—
Cedar Meadows PB Section 8	39	$383	—
Kevin Coleman Apartments §811	11	—	—
Four Seasons at Golden Pond LIHTC§811 PRA	0	—	—
Maplebrook at Golden Pond Ii Llc §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Kent (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
Villages at Franklin Crossing PB Section 8	129	$220	—
Tower 43 PB Section 8	100	$394	—
Summit Gardens PB Section 8	80	$284	—
Kentway Apartments PB Section 8	58	$358	—
Four Seasons at Kent LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Cherry Estates PB Section 8	48	$275	—
Cedar Meadows PB Section 8	39	$383	—

Public housing developments in Kent

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
West Side Developments Public Housing	93	$429	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kent

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
Silver Meadows LIHTC	340	—	—
Maple Brook at Golden Pond Ii LIHTC	63	—	—
Four Seasons at Golden Pond LIHTC§811 PRA	0	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Portage County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Portage County: studio $904, 1-BR $985, 2-BR $1,268, 3-BR $1,547, 4-BR $1,681.

Full FMR table for Portage County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Kent

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.